CERT-In Vulnerability Note
CIVN-2012-0086
Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Original Issue Date:September 12, 2012
Severity Rating: MEDIUM
Systems Affected
- Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010 Service Pack 1
Overview
A Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server which could allow a remote attacker to elevate privilege.
Description
This Vulnerability is caused because of Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server¿s failure to properly sanitize user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to elevate privilege.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow an attacker to take complete control of the affected system.
Workaround
- Enable XSS filter in the Local intranet security zone of Internet Explorer 8 and Internet Explorer 9
Solution
Apply appropriate patches as mentioned in Microsoft Security Bulletin
MS12-061
Vendor Information
Microsoft
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-061
References
Security Tracker
http://securitytracker.com/id/1027511
Security Focus
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55409/info
CVE Name
CVE-2012-1892
Disclaimer
The information provided herein is on "as is" basis, without warranty of any kind.
Contact Information
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Postal address
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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Government of India
Electronics Niketan
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New Delhi - 110 003
India
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