CVE-2008-5100: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5100: The strong name (SN) implementation in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.50727 relies on the digital signature P...

The strong name (SN) implementation in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.50727 relies on the digital signature Public Key Token embedded in the pathname of a DLL file instead of the digital signature of this file itself, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass Global Assembly Cache (GAC) and Code Access Security (CAS) protection mechanisms, aka MSRC ticket MSRC8566gs.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2008-5100 describes a trust-check weakness in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.50727. A security decision could rely on a token in a DLL path rather than the DLL signature itself, weakening protections meant to identify trusted assemblies. Likely limited to legacy systems running Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.50727 or applications that depend on GAC/CAS strong-name trust behavior. The source bundle does not name additional affected versions, products, or application stacks. Prioritize based on legacy exposure. This is not a broad emergency from the provided evidence, but systems still relying on .NET 2.0 trust controls deserve review because the weakness affects code trust assumptions. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running .NET Framework 2.0.50727.; Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for supported fixes or migration direction.; Restrict write access to application, assembly, and DLL search paths..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 17, 2008, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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