CVE-2016-0149: Infoleak

Published May 11, 2016
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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."

Affected Software

7 affected components
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0-sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.0-sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5.1
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.5.2
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.1

Event History

May 11, 2016
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-2016-0149?

CVE-2016-0149 is rated as important by Microsoft due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

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.

3

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.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2016-0149 allow?

CVE-2016-0149 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information.

5

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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