CVE-2018-0764
CVE-2018-0764 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft .net Core with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft .net Core
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2 and 5.7 and .NET Core 1.0. 1.1 and 2.0 allow a denial of service vulnerability due to the way XML documents are processed, aka ".NET and .NET Core Denial Of Service Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0765.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-0764?
- Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2 and 5.7 and .NET Core 1.0. 1.1 and 2.0 allow a denial of service vulnerability due to the way XML documents are processed, aka ".NET and .NET Core Denial Of Service Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0765.
- How severe is CVE-2018-0764?
- CVE-2018-0764 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-0764 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-0764?
- CVE-2018-0764 primarily affects Microsoft .net Core. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-0764?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-0764 published?
- CVE-2018-0764 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102387
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040152
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0379
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0764
Affected products (14)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_core:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_core:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_core:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powershell_core:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:2.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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