CVE-2016-0047 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can obtain sensitive process memory information via crafted icon data in Microsoft .NET Framework WinForms.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-0047?

CVE-2016-0047 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft .Net Framework, published on 10 Feb 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WinForms in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, and 4.6.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via crafted icon data, aka "Windows Forms Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0047?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft .Net Framework.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0047?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0047 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-0047 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0047 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft .Net Framework vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3vf2-6fxh-3q3m.

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