HTTP: Microsoft .NET Framework Serialization Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against .NET Framework. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Microsoft .NET Framework is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim to run a malicious .NET application or visit a site that hosts the malicious content as an Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML) browser application. This will allow attackers to break out of the Code Access Security (CAS) sandbox. Successful exploits may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the currently logged-in user. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.

Affected Products

Avaya messaging_application_server,Microsoft .net_framework

References

BugTraq: 53356

CVE: CVE-2012-0160

Short Name

HTTP:STC:DOTNET-SERIALIZATION

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Microsoft .NET Framework Serialization Remote Code Execution

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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