Microsoft .NET Framework Parameter Validation Code Execution (MS12-025; CVE-2012-0163)
| Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2012-304 | |
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| Source: | Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-025 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2012-0163 | |
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Who is Vulnerable? Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 Microsoft .NET Framework 4 |
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| Vulnerability Description A heap buffer overflow vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft .NET framework. |
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Update/Patch Available Apply patches from: MS12-025 |
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Vulnerability Details The vulnerability is due to improper parameters validation by the .NET Framework when passing data to a function. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a target user to open a web-page that contains a specially crafted XAML browser application (XBAP). Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to take complete control of an affected system. |
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