CVE-2011-1280: Infoleak
First published: Thu Jun 16 2011(Updated: )
The XML Editor in Microsoft InfoPath 2007 SP2 and 2010; SQL Server 2005 SP3 and SP4 and 2008 SP1, SP2, and R2; SQL Server Management Studio Express (SSMSE) 2005; and Visual Studio 2005 SP1, 2008 SP1, and 2010 does not properly handle external entities, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted .disco (Web Service Discovery) file, aka "XML External Entities Resolution Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio | =2005 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2005-sp4 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2008-r2 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2008-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2008-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio | =2005-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office InfoPath | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2005-sp4 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio | =2005 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2005-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio | =2008-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2005-sp4 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2005-sp4 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2008-r2 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio | =2010 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2005-sp3 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2005-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office InfoPath | =2010 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2008-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2005-sp3 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2008-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office InfoPath | =2010 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2008-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2005-sp3 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2005-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025648
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025646
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44912
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48196
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025647
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12664
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-049
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1280?
CVE-2011-1280 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1280?
To fix CVE-2011-1280, you should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the affected software.
Which products are affected by CVE-2011-1280?
CVE-2011-1280 affects Microsoft InfoPath 2007 SP2, SQL Server versions 2005 and 2008, Visual Studio 2005, 2008, and 2010.
What types of attacks exploit CVE-2011-1280?
CVE-2011-1280 can be exploited by attackers to read arbitrary files on the server through crafted XML data.
When was CVE-2011-1280 disclosed?
CVE-2011-1280 was disclosed in April 2011 as part of Microsoft's regular security updates.
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