CVE-2012-0160
What it is
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3, 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP2, 3.5 SP1, 3.5.1, and 4 does not properly serialize input data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP) or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka ".NET Framework Serialization Vulnerability."
At a glance
- Exploitability
- Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
- Exploit odds
- 22.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.
- Fix
- A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.
Timeline
- PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
- Last updatedMost recent change to the record
Why it ranks here
- Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
- Exploit odds: 22.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Severity: 9.3 HIGH (CVSS).
- Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
Details
- Published
- Last modified
- Exploit probability
- 22.9% · EPSS, next 30 days
- Weakness
- CWE-20 · Improper input validation
- Record status
- Modified
Affected
- Microsoft .net Framework 1.0
- Microsoft .net Framework 1.1
- Microsoft .net Framework 2.0
- Microsoft .net Framework 3.0
- Microsoft .net Framework 3.5
- Microsoft .net Framework 3.5.1
- Microsoft .net Framework 4.0
Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 9.3
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Medium
- Authentication
- None
- Confidentiality
- Complete
- Integrity
- Complete
- Availability
- Complete
Raw vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Is it in your code?
Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.
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Fix and advisories
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49117
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53356
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027036
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-035
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15554
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49117
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53356
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027036
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-035
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15554