CVE-2012-1855 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted XAML or .NET applications due to improper function pointer handling in the .NET Framework.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-1855?
CVE-2012-1855 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Microsoft .Net Framework, published on 12 Jun 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5 does not properly handle function pointers, 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 Memory Access Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1855?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft .Net Framework.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1855?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1855 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2012-1855 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-1855 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft .Net Framework
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g68p-4rwp-6c7c.