CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2016-0132

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, and 4.6.1 mishandles signature validation for unspecified elements of XML documents, which allows remote attackers to spoof signature...

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, and 4.6.1 mishandles signature validation for unspecified elements of XML documents, which allows remote attackers to spoof signatures via a modified document, aka ".NET XML Validation Security Feature Bypass."

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Microsoft.Net Framework2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-0132?

CVE-2016-0132 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, and 4.6.1 mishandles signature validation for unspecified elements of XML documents, which allows remote attackers to spoof signature...

How severe is CVE-2016-0132?

CVE-2016-0132 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0132?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft .Net Framework.