Visual Studio
CVE-2018-8232 — Microsoft Macro Assembler Tampering Vulnerability
Executive Summary
A Tampering vulnerability exists when Microsoft Macro Assembler improperly validates code. An attacker could introduce code into an application, which modifies data in an unintended manner. The security updates addresses the vulnerability by ensuring that Microsoft Macro Assembler properly validates code logic.
Overview
Moderate
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Not Found
MS Exploit Likelihood
EPSS Score
0.01085
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.62326 percentile - updated 2026-08-14
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Affected Products
2 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Moderate | Tampering | Maybe |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 version 15.7.5 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Moderate | Tampering | Maybe |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
Release Notes |
Security Update | Maybe |
Exploits & PoC
No public exploit or PoC has been linked for this CVE yet. When available, references are sourced from public repositories and may be unverified or non-functional — review carefully before use.
Detection Rules
No public Sigma or Nuclei detection rule has been mapped to this CVE yet. Coverage is concentrated on exploited / high-profile vulnerabilities; check SigmaHQ for updates.
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