CVE-2011-1844: High severity microsoft silverlight vulnerability
Memory leak in Microsoft Silverlight 4 before 4.0.60310.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an application involving a popup control and a custom DependencyProperty property, related to lack of garbage collection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1844?
CVE-2011-1844 has a severity rating that indicates it could lead to a denial of service due to memory consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1844?
To fix CVE-2011-1844, users should update Microsoft Silverlight to version 4.0.60310.0 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2011-1844?
CVE-2011-1844 affects various versions of Microsoft Silverlight up to and including 4.0.60129.0.
What kind of attack does CVE-2011-1844 enable?
CVE-2011-1844 allows remote attackers to exploit a memory leak, causing a denial of service.
Is CVE-2011-1844 a critical vulnerability?
While not classified as critical, CVE-2011-1844 can significantly impact systems by causing application outages.