Microsoft .NET Framework Function Pointer Execution Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	53861
Class:	Unknown
CVE:	CVE-2012-1855
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jun 12 2012 12:00AM
Updated:	Aug 17 2012 07:00PM
Credit:	Vitaliy Toropov working with Tipping Point's Zero Day Initiative
Vulnerable:	Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP1
Not Vulnerable:

Microsoft .NET Framework Function Pointer Execution Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft .NET Framework is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

Successful exploits will allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in a denial-of-service condition.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2718704

Microsoft .NET Framework Function Pointer Execution Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Microsoft .NET Framework Function Pointer Execution Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

Microsoft .NET Framework Function Pointer Execution Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• Microsoft Homepage (Microsoft)