Vulnerability Description
The Common Language Runtime (CLR) in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, 2.0 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.5, and 3.5 SP1, and Silverlight 2, does not properly handle interfaces, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (XBAP), (2) a crafted Silverlight application, (3) a crafted ASP.NET application, or (4) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka "Microsoft Silverlight and Microsoft .NET Framework CLR Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 2.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-06
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-06
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2497?
CVE-2009-2497 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The Common Language Runtime (CLR) in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, 2.0 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.5, and 3.5 SP1, and Silverlight 2, does not properly handle interfaces, which allows remote attackers to execute ...
How severe is CVE-2009-2497?
CVE-2009-2497 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2497?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft .Net Framework, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.