Is CVE-2017-8759 actively exploited?

CVE-2017-8759 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-10-22.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-8759?

CVE-2017-8759 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2017-8759?

Patch guidance is available from microsoft security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2017-8759.

Fix CVE-2017-8759 - HIGH microsoft .net framework

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2017-8759?

13 products: microsoft .net framework, microsoft .net framework, microsoft .net framework, microsoft .net framework, microsoft .net framework, and 8 more.

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2 and 4.7 allow an attacker to execute code remotely via a malicious document or application, aka ".NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: NVD-CWE-noinfoCWE-94 · Code Injection

Metadata

Primary Vendor: MICROSOFT
Published: 9/13/2017
Last Modified: 10/22/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

microsoft : .net_frameworkmicrosoft : .net_frameworkmicrosoft : .net_frameworkmicrosoft : .net_frameworkmicrosoft : .net_frameworkmicrosoft : .net_frameworkmicrosoft : .net_frameworkmicrosoft : .net_frameworkmicrosoft : .net_frameworkmicrosoft : .net_frameworkmicrosoft : .net_frameworkmicrosoft : .net_frameworkmicrosoft : .net_framework

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD