.NET text executable

dot-net-text-executable (44988) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

This signature detects a shellcode in a .NET binary traversing the network marked as IL-only. A remote attacker can use these types of binaries in browser exploitation to load content to a pre-defined memory location of the attacker's choosing. Under normal circumstances, .NET IL-only binaries should not contain any native executable code.


Consequences:

Informational

Remedy:

This audit is for informational purposes only.

References:

Platforms Affected:

  • Microsoft .NET Framework

Reported:

Not available

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