CVE-2014-0257

Public Exploit

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3, 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, and 4.5.1 does not properly determine whether it is safe to execute a method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted web site or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application that exposes a COM server endpoint, aka "Type Traversal Vulnerability."

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 56.55% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029745 vdb entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33892 exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65417 vdb entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127246/MS14-009-.NET-Deployment-Service-IE-Sandbox-Escape.html
http://www.osvdb.org/103163 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/56793 third party advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-009 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0257?
CVE-2014-0257 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-0257?
To fix CVE-2014-0257, 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-2014-0257 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-0257 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~57% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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