Microsoft .NET Framework Serialization Data Validation Error (MS12-035; CVE-2012-0160)
| Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2012-242 | |
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| Source: | Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-035 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2012-0160 | |
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Who is Vulnerable? Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 Service Pack 3 Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when installed on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems |
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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 here |
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Vulnerability Details The vulnerability is due to improper data validation by the serialization process within the .NET Framework. A remote attacker may exploit this issue by enticing a target user to view a malicious website containing a specially crafted XAML browser application (XBAP). Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to take complete control of the target system. |
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