CVE-2016-0149: Infoleak
First published: Wed May 11 2016(Updated: )
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, and 4.6.1 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information via vectors involving injection of cleartext data into the client-server data stream, aka "TLS/SSL Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =2.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =3.5.1 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.5.2 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.6 | |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | =4.6.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0149?
CVE-2016-0149 is rated as important by Microsoft due to its potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0149?
To mitigate CVE-2016-0149, you should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for all affected .NET Framework versions.
What are the affected software versions of CVE-2016-0149?
CVE-2016-0149 affects Microsoft .NET Framework versions 2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, and 4.6.1.
What kind of attack does CVE-2016-0149 allow?
CVE-2016-0149 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information.
Is CVE-2016-0149 a critical vulnerability?
Though CVE-2016-0149 is not classified as critical, it poses significant risks due to the potential exposure of sensitive data.
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