CVE-2018-8172

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio software when the software does not check the source markup of a file for an unbuilt project, aka “Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.” This affects Microsoft Visual Studio, Expression Blend 4.

Summary:

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio software when the software does not check the source markup of a file for an unbuilt project, aka “Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.” This affects Microsoft Visual Studio, Expression Blend 4.

Reference Links(if available):

  • https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8172
  • http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041253
  • http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104616
  • CVSS Score (if available)

    v2: / HIGHAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

    v3: / HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

    Links to Exploits(if available)