Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 and 5.0

CVE-2015-2434

Summary

Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 and 5.0 are vulnerable due to the support for SSL 2.0, which can expose systems to attackers capable of intercepting network traffic. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information by facilitating network sniffing and decryption attacks. It is crucial for organizations to mitigate this risk by disabling SSL 2.0 and applying the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

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