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VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2012-0162

Microsoft .NET Framework 4 does not properly allocate buffers, 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 Buffer…

HIGH 9.3EPSS 21.9%

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EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 21.9%, higher than 98% of all known CVEs. Patch or mitigate before the next change window.

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 4 does not properly allocate buffers, 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 Buffer Allocation Vulnerability."

CVSS 2.0
9.3 HIGHAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS
21.90% probability · 98th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-119
Affected
microsoft/.net framework
Source
secure@microsoft.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.