Microsoft .NET Framework Two Serialization Vulnerabilities
RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS
.NET Framework Serialization Vulnerability
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Microsoft .NET Framework due to the improper serialization of untrusted input. 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. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
.NET Framework Serialization Vulnerability
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Microsoft .NET Framework due to the improper serialization of untrusted input through partially trusted assemblies. 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. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows Server 2008 R2
- Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Download location for patches:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-035
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