Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS13-040.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to bypass security mechanism and gain access to restricted endpoint functions.
Impact Level: System/Application
Solution
Run Windows Update and update the listed hotfixes or download and update mentioned hotfixes in the advisory from the below link, http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-040
Insight
The flaws are due to
- Improper validation of XML signatures by the CLR - Error within the WCF endpoint authentication mechanism when handling queries
Affected
Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2013-1336, CVE-2013-1337 -
CVSS Base Score: 7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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