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CVE-2012-0161

UnknownEPSS 22.26%

Last modified

CVE-2012-0161 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3, 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP2, 3.5 SP1, 3.5.1, and 4 does not properly handle an unspecified exception during use of partially trusted assemblies to serialize input data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP) or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka ".NET Framework Serialization Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 22.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3, 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP2, 3.5 SP1, 3.5.1, and 4 does not properly handle an unspecified exception during use of partially trusted assemblies to serialize input data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP) or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka ".NET Framework Serialization Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
22.26%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
Microsoft.Net Framework1.0Sp3
Microsoft.Net Framework1.1Sp1
Microsoft.Net Framework2.0Sp2
Microsoft.Net Framework3.0Sp2
Microsoft.Net Framework3.5Sp1
Microsoft.Net Framework3.5.1—
Microsoft.Net Framework4.0—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0161?
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3, 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP2, 3.5 SP1, 3.5.1, and 4 does not properly handle an unspecified exception during use of partially trusted assemblies to serialize input data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP) or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka ".NET Framework Serialization Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-0161?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0161 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0161?
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Source: NVD / NIST