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CVE-2013-3178

9.3 · HIGH

Microsoft Silverlight 5 before 5.1.20513.0 does not properly initialize arrays, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a…

Published Jul 10, 2013microsoftCWE-94EPSS 32.07%

Overview

CVE-2013-3178 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft silverlight. It was published on July 10, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Silverlight 5 before 5.1.20513.0 does not properly initialize arrays, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted Silverlight application, aka "Null Pointer Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update silverlight to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1028755Refwww.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-190ARefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-052Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16892Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17389Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1028755Refwww.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-190ARefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-052Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16892Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17389

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3178?

CVE-2013-3178 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft silverlight. It was published on July 10, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-3178?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-3178?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update silverlight to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-3178?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-3178 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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