CVE-2020-12471: Critical severity mono vulnerability

Published Apr 29, 2020
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Updated

MonoX through 5.1.40.5152 allows remote code execution via HTML5Upload.ashx or Pages/SocialNetworking/lng/en-US/PhotoGallery.aspx because of deserialization in ModuleGallery.HTML5Upload, ModuleGallery.SilverLightUploadModule, HTML5Upload, and SilverLightUploadHandler.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mono MonoX<=5.1.40.5152

Event History

Apr 29, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:58 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12471?

CVE-2020-12471 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-12471?

To fix CVE-2020-12471, upgrade MonoX to version 5.1.40.5153 or later which addresses the deserialization vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-12471?

CVE-2020-12471 affects MonoX versions up to and including 5.1.40.5152.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-12471?

CVE-2020-12471 is a remote code execution vulnerability caused by insecure deserialization.

5

What components are involved in CVE-2020-12471?

CVE-2020-12471 involves vulnerabilities in the ModuleGallery.HTML5Upload, ModuleGallery.SilverLightUploadModule, and other related handlers.

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