CVE-2013-0074

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 81.87%

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CVE-2013-0074 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.". CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 81.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
81.87%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftSilverlight>= 5.0, < 5.1.20125.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0074?
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."
How severe is CVE-2013-0074?
CVE-2013-0074 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 81.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0074?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST