Microsoft .Net Framework Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Code Execution (MS12-074; CVE-2012-4776)
| Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2012-804 | |
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| Source: | Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-074 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2012-4776 |
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Who is Vulnerable? Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1Microsoft .NET Framework 4Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 |
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| Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in the Microsoft .Net Framework. |
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Update/Patch Available Apply patches from: MS12-074 |
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Vulnerability Details The vulnerability is due to an error in the way the .Net Framework retrieves the default web proxy settings. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a victim to use a malicious proxy auto configuration file and then inject code into the currently running application. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to take complete control of the target system. |
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