HTTP: Microsoft .NET Framework XML Signature Validation Entity Expansion Denial of Service
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Microsoft .NET Framework. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.
Extended Description
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5 SP1, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5 does not properly parse a DTD during XML digital-signature validation, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or hang) via a crafted signed XML document, aka "Entity Expansion Vulnerability."
Affected Products
Microsoft .net_framework
Short Name
HTTP:MISC:MS-XML-SIG-VAL-DOS
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
.NET CVE-2013-3860 Denial Entity Expansion Framework Microsoft Service Signature Validation XML bid:62820 of
Release Date
10/24/2013
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3761
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
7.8