Vulnerability 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."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Silverlight | 5.0.60401.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1028755Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-190AThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-05
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1028755Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-190AThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-05
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-3178?
CVE-2013-3178 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 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 cr...
How severe is CVE-2013-3178?
CVE-2013-3178 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-3178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Silverlight.