Description
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio | 2010 Service Pack 1, 2012 Update 5, 2013 Update 5, 2015 Update 3, 2017, 2017 Version 15.7.5, 2017 Version 15.8 Preview | — |
| Microsoft | Expression Blend 4 | Service Pack 3 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
GitHub 1 repository
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SyFi/CVE-2018-8172 ★ 3 · Aug 18, 2018
Microsoft Visual Studio CVE-2018-8172 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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