# KB4344173: August 2018 security update

KB4344173, released August 14, 2018, fixes 2 CVEs across 6 products. None of them is reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High. The product is no longer supported.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/fix/microsoft/kb4344173
- Platform: Microsoft
- Released: Aug 14, 2018
- Priority: High (Closes CVE-2018-8360, high severity)
- CVEs: 2, exploited: 0, on CISA KEV: 0
- Vendor advisory: https://support.microsoft.com/help/4344173

## Applies to

| Product | Release | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/microsoft/microsoft-.net-framework-4.5.2-on-windows-7-for-32-bit-systems-service-pack-1.md) |  |  |
| [Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 on Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/microsoft/microsoft-.net-framework-4.5.2-on-windows-7-for-x64-based-systems-service-pack-1.md) |  |  |
| [Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/microsoft/microsoft-.net-framework-4.5.2-on-windows-server-2008-r2-for-x64-based-systems-service-pack-1.md) |  |  |
| [Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/microsoft/microsoft-.net-framework-4.5.2-on-windows-server-2008-r2-for-x64-based-systems-service-pack-1-server-core-installation.md) |  |  |
| [Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/microsoft/microsoft-.net-framework-4.5.2-on-windows-server-2008-for-32-bit-systems-service-pack-2.md) |  |  |
| [Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/microsoft/microsoft-.net-framework-4.5.2-on-windows-server-2008-for-x64-based-systems-service-pack-2.md) |  |  |

## CVEs this fix closes

| CVE | Priority | Component | CVSS | EPSS | Exploitation |
|---|---|---|---:|---:|---|
| [CVE-2018-8360](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2018-8360.md) | High | .NET Framework | n/a | 0.0957 |  |
| [CVE-2018-8202](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2018-8202.md) | High | .NET Framework | n/a | 0.0131 |  |

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