// For flags

CVE-2012-0162

Microsoft .NET Framework Undersized Glyph Buffer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Severity Score

9.3
*CVSS v2

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

Microsoft .NET Framework 4 does not properly allocate buffers, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP) or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka ".NET Framework Buffer Allocation Vulnerability."

Microsoft .NET Framework 4 no asigna correctamente búfers, lo que permite a atacantes remotos ejecutar código arbitrario a través de (1) una aplicación manipulada del explorador XAML (también conocido como XBAP) o (2) una aplicación .NET Framework manipulada, también conocido como "Vulnerabilidad .NET Framework Buffer Allocation"

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of the .NET Framework. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within Microsoft .NET handling of XAML Browser Applications (XBAP) graphics components. It is possible to cause an undersized allocation for a buffer which is populated with user-supplied glyph data, resulting in memory corruption which can be leveraged to remotely execute code.

*Credits: Vitaliy Toropov
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Medium
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Partial
Integrity
Partial
Availability
Partial
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
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Automatable
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Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2011-12-13 CVE Reserved
  • 2012-05-09 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-06 CVE Updated
  • 2024-11-07 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
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Microsoft
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.net Framework
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4.0
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Affected