CVE-2013-3178 Null dereference in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted Silverlight application exploiting a null pointer dereference.
- 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-2013-3178?
CVE-2013-3178 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, 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 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."
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3178?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Silverlight.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3178?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3178 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2013-3178 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3178 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vfmq-x353-h38g.