CVE-2013-3178

Name: CVE-2013-3178
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-07-10T03:46:10.653+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 32.07%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-3178 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 32.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

32.07%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Silverlight	5.0.60401.0
Microsoft	Silverlight	5.0.60818.0
Microsoft	Silverlight	5.0.61118.0
Microsoft	Silverlight	5.1.10411.0
Microsoft	Silverlight	5.1.20125.0

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1028755Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-190AThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-052
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16892
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17389
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1028755Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-190AThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-052
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16892
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17389

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-3178?

How severe is CVE-2013-3178?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-3178 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 32.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3178?

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