Vulnerability Description
The default configuration of ASP.NET in Mono before 2.6.4 has a value of FALSE for the EnableViewStateMac property, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, as demonstrated by the __VIEWSTATE parameter to 2.0/menu/menu1.aspx in the XSP sample project.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mono | Mono | 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-06/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-08/msg00001.html
- http://www.communities.hp.com/securitysoftware/blogs/spilabs/archive/2010/04/29/
- http://www.mono-project.com/Vulnerabilities#ASP.NET_View_State_Cross-Site_ScriptVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40351
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-06/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-08/msg00001.html
- http://www.communities.hp.com/securitysoftware/blogs/spilabs/archive/2010/04/29/
- http://www.mono-project.com/Vulnerabilities#ASP.NET_View_State_Cross-Site_ScriptVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40351
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1459?
CVE-2010-1459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The default configuration of ASP.NET in Mono before 2.6.4 has a value of FALSE for the EnableViewStateMac property, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, as demo...
How severe is CVE-2010-1459?
CVE-2010-1459 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mono Mono.