CVE-2011-3415: Input Validation

Published Dec 30, 2011
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Updated

Open redirect vulnerability in the Forms Authentication feature in the ASP.NET subsystem in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5 SP1, 3.5.1, and 4.0 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a crafted return URL, aka "Insecure Redirect in .NET Form Authentication Vulnerability."

Affected Software

14 affected components
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3-unknown
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Dec 30, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3415?

CVE-2011-3415 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation leading to phishing attacks.

2

Which versions of Microsoft software are affected by CVE-2011-3415?

CVE-2011-3415 affects Microsoft .NET Framework versions 2.0 SP2, 3.5 SP1, 3.5.1, and 4.0 across several Microsoft operating systems.

3

How do I fix CVE-2011-3415?

To mitigate CVE-2011-3415, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected .NET Framework versions.

4

What type of attacks does CVE-2011-3415 enable?

CVE-2011-3415 enables remote attackers to conduct phishing attacks through an insecure redirect vulnerability.

5

Is CVE-2011-3415 relevant to my Windows Server 2008?

Yes, CVE-2011-3415 is relevant to Windows Server 2008, specifically for the versions running .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5 SP1, 3.5.1, and 4.0.

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