CVE-2012-0160 describes a critical deserialization vulnerability in multiple versions of the Microsoft .NET Framework, from 1.0 SP3 up to 4. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying specially crafted XAML browser applications (XBAPs) or other .NET Framework applications. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it represents a high-severity risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity and EPSS score, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:1.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:1.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:2.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.0 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.