Microsoft ASP.NET ValidateRequest "less-than slash" Filter Bypass
Severity: MEDIUM
CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-3842
Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015
DESCRIPTION
Request Validation (aka the ValidateRequest filters) in ASP.NET in Microsoft .NET Framework without the MS07-040 update does not properly detect dangerous client input, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, as demonstrated by a query string containing a "" (less-than slash) sequence.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1000552
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000552 - Generic Cross Site Scripting(XSS) Prevention
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- microsoft .net_framework 1.0
- microsoft .net_framework 1.1
- microsoft .net_framework 2.0