Microsoft .NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities

Last Update Date: 9 Oct 2013 18:58 Release Date: 9 Oct 2013 3785 Views

RISK: High Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS

OpenType Font Parsing Vulnerability
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that affected components handle specially crafted OpenType fonts (OTF). The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user visits a website hosting an XAML Browser Application (XBAP) containing a specially crafted OTF file. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
Entity Expansion Vulnerability
A denial of service vulnerability exists in the .NET Framework that could allow an attacker to cause a server or application to crash or become unresponsive.
JSON Parsing Vulnerability
A denial of service vulnerability exists in the .NET Framework that could allow an attacker to cause a server or application to crash or become unresponsive.