Published:2011/07/15  Last Updated:2011/07/15

JVN#87908726
ASP.NET vulnerable to cross-site scripting

Overview

ASP.NET may create web applications for mobile devices that contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Products Affected

  • ASP.NET  
Web applications for mobile devices that use "Mobile Controls" in ASP.NET may be affected by this vulnerability.
For more information, refer to the "Vendor Status" section.

Description

ASP.NET contains an issue in the handling of session ID's in mobile devices. When "Mobile Controls" are used in ASP.NET to develop web applications for mobile devices, the application may contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Impact

An arbitrary script may be executed on the user's web browser.

Solution

Countermeasure for developers of web applications using ASP.NET
Developers of web applications using ASP.NET should refer to the "Vendor Status" section for mitigation of this vulnerability.

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

This JVN publication was delayed to 2011/07/15 after developer fixes were developed. From the fiscal year 2011, JPCERT/CC is using a new vendor coordination procedure. This new procedure came from the recommendation of the fiscal year 2010 "Study Group on Information System Vulnerability Handling" aimed at more timely JVN publications.

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Credit

Keigo Yamazaki of LAC Co., Ltd reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.

Other Information

JPCERT Alert
JPCERT Reports
CERT Advisory
CPNI Advisory
TRnotes
CVE
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2011-000051