CWE
310
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-1672

First published: Wed May 13 2015(Updated: )

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, and 4.5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (recursion and performance degradation) via crafted encrypted data in an XML document, aka ".NET XML Decryption Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft .NET Framework 4=2.0-sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework 4=3.5
Microsoft .NET Framework 4=3.5.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 4=4.0
Microsoft .NET Framework 4=4.5
Microsoft .NET Framework 4=4.5.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 4=4.5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-1672?

    CVE-2015-1672 has a severity rating of important, which indicates that it can lead to denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-1672?

    To fix CVE-2015-1672, ensure that you apply the security updates from Microsoft's MS15-048.

  • What are the affected versions for CVE-2015-1672?

    CVE-2015-1672 affects Microsoft .NET Framework versions 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.0, 4.5, 4.5.1, and 4.5.2.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2015-1672 address?

    CVE-2015-1672 addresses a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted encrypted data.

  • Is CVE-2015-1672 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2015-1672 is classified as a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it over the network.

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