CVE-2013-0074

Known Exploited

Description

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."

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 93.05% Top 5%

KEV Since

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16565	vdb entry signature broken link
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16516	vdb entry signature broken link
http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-071A	third party advisory us government resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-022	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0074?: CVE-2013-0074 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-0074?: To fix CVE-2013-0074, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-0074 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2013-0074 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~93% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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