Vulnerability Description
Interpretation conflict in ASP.NET in Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 for Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, and Vista allows remote attackers to access configuration files and obtain sensitive information, and possibly bypass security mechanisms that try to constrain the final substring of a string, via %00 characters, related to use of %00 as a string terminator within POSIX functions but a data character within .NET strings, aka "Null Byte Termination Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | - |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archive.cert.uni-stuttgart.de/bugtraq/2007/07/msg00254.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26003Vendor Advisory
- http://security-assessment.com/files/advisories/2007-07-11_Multiple_.NET_Null_By
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018356
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-191A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2482
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-04
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://archive.cert.uni-stuttgart.de/bugtraq/2007/07/msg00254.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26003Vendor Advisory
- http://security-assessment.com/files/advisories/2007-07-11_Multiple_.NET_Null_By
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018356
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-191A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2482
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-04
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0042?
CVE-2007-0042 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Interpretation conflict in ASP.NET in Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 for Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, and Vista allows remote attackers to access configuration files and obtain sensitive...
How severe is CVE-2007-0042?
CVE-2007-0042 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0042?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp, Microsoft .Net Framework.