CVE-2016-0033: microsoft .net_framework Code Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2016-0033 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Code Injection vulnerability in microsoft .net_framework. EPSS estimates a 17.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97.1% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 10-02-2016
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, and 4.6.1 does not prevent recursive compilation of XSLT transforms, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (performance degradation) via crafted XSLT data, aka ".NET Framework Stack Overflow Denial of Service Vulnerability."

• CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.