CVE-2018-0787 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

ASP.NET Core versions 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 are affected by an elevation of privilege vulnerability that stems from how web applications validate incoming requests.

Understanding CVE-2018-0787

This CVE involves an elevation of privilege vulnerability in ASP.NET Core versions 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0.

What is CVE-2018-0787?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability can be exploited in ASP.NET Core versions 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0. This vulnerability arises from the way web applications, which are generated from templates, validate incoming web requests. It is also referred to as the 'ASP.NET Core Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability.'

The Impact of CVE-2018-0787

Affected versions: ASP.NET Core 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0
Vulnerability type: Elevation of Privilege

Technical Details of CVE-2018-0787

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

ASP.NET Core 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 allow an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to how web applications that are created from templates validate web requests, aka 'ASP.NET Core Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability.'

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: ASP.NET Core
Vendor: Microsoft Corporation
Versions: ASP.NET Core 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to elevate their privileges within affected systems.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-0787 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Microsoft
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities
Implement the principle of least privilege

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software and applications
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all systems running ASP.NET Core are updated with the latest security patches and versions.