CVE-2018-0765
CVE-2018-0765 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Microsoft .net Core
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A denial of service vulnerability exists when .NET and .NET Core improperly process XML documents, aka ".NET and .NET Core Denial of Service Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7/4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1, .NET Core 2.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-0765?
- A denial of service vulnerability exists when .NET and .NET Core improperly process XML documents, aka ".NET and .NET Core Denial of Service Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7/4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1, .NET Core 2.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.
- How severe is CVE-2018-0765?
- CVE-2018-0765 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-2018-0765 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-0765?
- CVE-2018-0765 primarily affects Microsoft .net Core. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-0765?
- 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-2018-0765 published?
- CVE-2018-0765 was published on 2018-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104060
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040851
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0765
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_core:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:4.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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