CVE-2012-0161 is a critical vulnerability in multiple versions of the Microsoft .NET Framework that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This flaw stems from improper exception handling during the serialization of input data from partially trusted assemblies, exploitable via crafted XAML browser applications or .NET Framework applications. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it presents a high severity risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high EPSS and FAUCET Risk Score, there is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| 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
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.