CVE-2011-1978
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CVE-2011-1978 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5.1, and 4 does not properly validate the System.Net.Sockets trust level, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or trigger arbitrary outbound network traffic via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP), (2) a crafted ASP.NET application, or (3) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka "Socket Restriction Bypass Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 20.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5.1, and 4 does not properly validate the System.Net.Sockets trust level, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or trigger arbitrary outbound network traffic via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP), (2) a crafted ASP.NET application, or (3) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka "Socket Restriction Bypass Vulnerability."
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.0 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.5.1 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 2.0 | Sp2 |
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