CVE-2018-1039

CVE-2018-1039 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft .net Framework with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in .Net Framework which could allow an attacker to bypass Device Guard, aka ".NET Framework Device Guard Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7/4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1039?
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in .Net Framework which could allow an attacker to bypass Device Guard, aka ".NET Framework Device Guard Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7/4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2.
How severe is CVE-2018-1039?
CVE-2018-1039 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1039 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1039?
CVE-2018-1039 primarily affects Microsoft .net Framework. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1039?
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-2018-1039 published?
CVE-2018-1039 was published on 2018-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

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