QID 378661

Date Published: 2023-07-12

QID 378661: Mono Authenticode Validation Spoofing Vulnerability

Mono is a software platform designed to allow developers to easily create cross platform applications. It is an open source implementation of Microsoft's .NET Framework based on the ECMA standards for C# and the Common Language Runtime.

Affected Versions:
Mono versions prior to 6.12.0.200

QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
Windows: Checks for installed vulnerable version of Mono using registry "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Mono".
Mac: Checks for installed vulnerable version of Mono using command "mono -V".

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.3 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Low - 2.1 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to Mono Security Advisory for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 378661

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    Mono Security Advisory URL Logo msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-35373