CVE-2013-3131 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted .NET or Silverlight applications exploiting a memory corruption flaw in multidimensional array handling.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-3131?
CVE-2013-3131 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft .Net Framework, published on 10 Jul 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5, and Silverlight 5 before 5.1.20513.0, does not properly prevent changes to data in multidimensional arrays of structures, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted .NET Framework application or (2) a crafted Silverlight application, aka "Array Access Violation Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3131?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft .Net Framework, Microsoft Silverlight.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3131?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3131 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2013-3131 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3131 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft .Net Framework
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vg99-qxp7-cv5m.