HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2016-3255

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, and 4.6.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity...

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, and 4.6.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, aka ".NET Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Microsoft.Net Framework2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-3255?

CVE-2016-3255 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, and 4.6.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity...

How severe is CVE-2016-3255?

CVE-2016-3255 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3255?

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