CVE-2011-1978 is a vulnerability in Microsoft .NET Framework versions 2.0 SP2, 3.5.1, and 4, affecting various Windows operating systems. It allows remote attackers to bypass socket restrictions through crafted applications, leading to sensitive information disclosure or arbitrary outbound network traffic. With a CVSS score of 4.3 (medium severity), it requires medium attack complexity but can be exploited remotely without authentication. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, and it is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:2.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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