.NET Framework Could Allow Execution of Arbitrary Commands

Two buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in Microsoft .NET Framework, which could allow intruders to execute arbitrary commands.

ITPro Today

March 28, 2006

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Two buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in Microsoft .NET Framework, which could allow intruders to execute arbitrary commands. One problem occurs when handling malformed DLL files. The other problem occurs when a program calls a function with an excessively long function name. Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is not vulnerable to these attacks so users should upgrade to the newer version

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