CVE-2012-0015: Code Injection

Published Feb 14, 2012
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Updated

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5.1 does not properly calculate the length of an unspecified buffer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP), (2) a crafted ASP.NET application, or (3) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka ".NET Framework Heap Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

27 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0-sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5.1
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0-sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5.1
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

Event History

Feb 14, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0015?

CVE-2012-0015 has a severity rating of critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-0015?

To fix CVE-2012-0015, you should apply the Microsoft security update provided in their bulletin MS12-016.

3

What versions of .NET Framework are affected by CVE-2012-0015?

CVE-2012-0015 affects Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5.1.

4

Can CVE-2012-0015 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-0015 can be exploited remotely through crafted XAML browser applications or ASP.NET applications.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-0015?

The potential impacts of CVE-2012-0015 include executing arbitrary code on the affected systems.

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