CVE-2012-0161
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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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 1.0 | Sp3 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 1.1 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 2.0 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.0 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.5 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.5.1 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.0 | — |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
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