CVE-2016-3255
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CVE-2016-3255 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, and 4.6.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing 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 24.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, and 4.6.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, aka ".NET Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 2.0 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.5 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.5.1 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.5.2 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.6 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.6.1 | — |
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