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ID:1157 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Microsoft .NET Framework - CVE-2017-0160
ID:1157 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Microsoft .NET Framework - CVE-2017-0160
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6254
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0160
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft .NET Framework
Microsoft .NET Framework
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation before loading libraries by Microsoft .NET Framework. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.