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CVE-2011-1280

UnknownEPSS 15.25%

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CVE-2011-1280 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The XML Editor in Microsoft InfoPath 2007 SP2 and 2010; SQL Server 2005 SP3 and SP4 and 2008 SP1, SP2, and R2; SQL Server Management Studio Express (SSMSE) 2005; and Visual Studio 2005 SP1, 2008 SP1, and 2010 does not properly handle external entities, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted .disco (Web Service Discovery) file, aka "XML External Entities Resolution Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 15.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The XML Editor in Microsoft InfoPath 2007 SP2 and 2010; SQL Server 2005 SP3 and SP4 and 2008 SP1, SP2, and R2; SQL Server Management Studio Express (SSMSE) 2005; and Visual Studio 2005 SP1, 2008 SP1, and 2010 does not properly handle external entities, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted .disco (Web Service Discovery) file, aka "XML External Entities Resolution Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
15.25%

96.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftOffice Infopath2007Sp2
MicrosoftOffice Infopath2010—
MicrosoftSql Server2005Sp3
MicrosoftSql Server2008R2
MicrosoftSql Server Management Studio Express2005—
MicrosoftVisual Studio2005Sp1
MicrosoftVisual Studio2008Sp1
MicrosoftVisual Studio2010—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1280?
The XML Editor in Microsoft InfoPath 2007 SP2 and 2010; SQL Server 2005 SP3 and SP4 and 2008 SP1, SP2, and R2; SQL Server Management Studio Express (SSMSE) 2005; and Visual Studio 2005 SP1, 2008 SP1, and 2010 does not properly handle external entities, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted .disco (Web Service Discovery) file, aka "XML External Entities Resolution Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2011-1280?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1280 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1280?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST