CVE-2013-0074: Microsoft Silverlight Double Dereference Vulnerability
First published: Wed Mar 13 2013(Updated: )
Microsoft Silverlight 5, and 5 Developer Runtime, before 5.1.20125.0 does not properly validate pointers during HTML object rendering, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Silverlight application, aka "Silverlight Double Dereference Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Silverlight | ||
| Microsoft Silverlight | >=5.0<5.1.20125.0 | |
| Microsoft Silverlight | <=5.0.61118.0 | |
| Microsoft Silverlight | =5.0.60401.0 | |
| Microsoft Silverlight | =5.0.60818.0-rc | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS |
Remedy
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-071A
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-022
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16516
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16565
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-0074
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-0074?
CVE-2013-0074 has been assigned a severity rating of critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0074?
To fix CVE-2013-0074, upgrade Microsoft Silverlight to version 5.1.20125.0 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-0074?
CVE-2013-0074 affects Microsoft Silverlight versions prior to 5.1.20125.0, and specific older versions of Windows.
Can exploiting CVE-2013-0074 lead to data breaches?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2013-0074 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to data breaches.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-0074?
There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2013-0074; updating Silverlight is the best option.
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