# CVE-2018-8232: A Tampering vulnerability exists when Microsoft Macro Assembler improperly validates code, aka "Microsoft Macro Assembler Tampering Vulnerab

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-07-11 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio: 2017, 2017 Version 15.7.5, 2017 Version 15.8 Preview

## Description

A Tampering vulnerability exists when Microsoft Macro Assembler improperly validates code, aka "Microsoft Macro Assembler Tampering Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Visual Studio.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041271
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8232
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104640

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