CVE-2013-3171 Deserialization in n/a

What is CVE-2013-3171?

CVE-2013-3171 is a critical unsafe deserialization 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

The serialization functionality in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5 SP1, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5 does not properly check the permissions of delegate objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (XBAP) or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application that leverages a partial-trust relationship, aka "Delegate Serialization Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3171?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft .Net Framework.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3171?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3171 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2013-3171 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3171 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-x6g8-r436-7qmg.