Microsoft .NET Framework Function Pointer Remote Code Execution (MS12-038; CVE-2012-1855)
| Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2012-259 | |
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| Source: | Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-038 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2012-1855 | |
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Who is Vulnerable? 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 remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in the Microsoft .NET Framework. |
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Update/Patch Available Apply patches from: MS12-038 |
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Vulnerability Details The vulnerability is due to the improper execution of a function pointer by .NET Framework. A remote attacker could trigger this vulnerability by enticing an unsuspecting victim to open a specially crafted web page that contains a specially crafted XBAP. Successful exploitation will allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system, in the security context of the logged on user. |
Protection Overview
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