CVE-2012-0014

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5.1, and 4, and Silverlight 4 before 4.1.10111, does not properly restrict access to memory associated with unmanaged objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP), (2) a crafted ASP.NET application, (3) a crafted .NET Framework application, or (4) a crafted Silverlight application, aka ".NET Framework Unmanaged Objects Vulnerability."

References

Link	Tags
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-045A.html	third party advisory us government resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-016	vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13972	signature vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0014?: CVE-2012-0014 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0014?: To fix CVE-2012-0014, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-0014 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2012-0014 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~49% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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Description

Category

CWE-94 – Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

References

Frequently Asked Questions