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CVE-2015-6096

UnknownEPSS 61.02%

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CVE-2015-6096 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The XML DTD parser in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, and 4.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, aka ".NET Information Disclosure Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 61.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The XML DTD parser in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, and 4.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, aka ".NET Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
61.02%

99.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
Microsoft.Net Framework2.0Sp2
Microsoft.Net Framework3.5—
Microsoft.Net Framework3.5.1—
Microsoft.Net Framework4.0—
Microsoft.Net Framework4.5—
Microsoft.Net Framework4.5.1—
Microsoft.Net Framework4.5.2—
Microsoft.Net Framework4.6—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6096?
The XML DTD parser in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, and 4.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, aka ".NET Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-6096?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6096 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 61.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6096?
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