Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2/3.5.1 code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2/3.5.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part. This manipulation causes code injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2012-0015. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2/3.5.1 (Programming Language Software) and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5.1 does not properly calculate the length of an unspecified buffer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP), (2) a crafted ASP.NET application, or (3) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka ".NET Framework Heap Corruption Vulnerability."

The weakness was published 02/14/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-0015. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/29/2021). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 57950 (MS12-016: Vulnerabilities in .NET Framework and Microsoft Silverlight Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2651026)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 90774 (Microsoft .NET Framework and Silverlight Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (MS12-016)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 12960.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (72848), Tenable (57950), SecurityFocus (BID 51940†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-34475†). Similar entries are available at VDB-4642, VDB-54546, VDB-60210 and VDB-60209. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 57950
Nessus Name: MS12-016: Vulnerabilities in .NET Framework and Microsoft Silverlight Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2651026)
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OpenVAS ID: 902811
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft .NET Framework and Microsoft Silverlight Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (2651026)
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11/09/2011 🔍
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03/23/2015 +1132 days 🔍
11/29/2021 +2443 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-0015 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0015
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60205

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X-Force: 72848
SecurityFocus: 51940
Vulnerability Center: 34475 - [MS12-016] Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5.1 Remote Heap Corruption Vulnerability, Critical

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Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/29/2021 15:35
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (38), 04/05/2017 15:14 (24), 11/29/2021 15:23 (2), 11/29/2021 15:29 (7), 11/29/2021 15:35 (1)
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