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CVE-2014-4122

4.3 · MEDIUM

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, and 3.5.1 omits the ASLR protection mechanism, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about memory addresses by leveraging…

Published Oct 15, 2014microsoftCWE-264EPSS 13.05%

Overview

CVE-2014-4122 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft .net_framework. It was published on October 15, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, and 3.5.1 omits the ASLR protection mechanism, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about memory addresses by leveraging the predictability of an executable image's location, aka ".NET ASLR Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update .net_framework to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4122?

CVE-2014-4122 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft .net_framework. It was published on October 15, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-4122?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-4122?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update .net_framework to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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