.NET Core
CVE-2018-8416 — .NET Core Tampering Vulnerability
Moderate
2018-11 archive
Executive Summary
A tampering vulnerability exists when .NET Core improperly handles specially crafted files. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could write arbitrary files and directories to certain locations on a vulnerable system. However, an attacker would have limited control over the destination of the files and directories. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker must send a specially crafted file to a vulnerable system. The security update fixes the vulnerability by ensuring .NET Core properly handles files.
Overview
Moderate
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
EPSS Score
No EPSS score available for this CVE.
View on FIRST.orgAffected Products
3 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .NET Core 2.1 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Moderate | Tampering | Maybe |
| PowerShell Core 6.1 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Moderate | Tampering | Maybe |
| PowerShell Core 6.2 | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Moderate | Tampering | Maybe |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
Release Notes |
Security Update | Maybe |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
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