CVE-2013-3131

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5, and Silverlight 5 before 5.1.20513.0, does not properly prevent changes to data in multidimensional…

published July 10, 2013

CVSS
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EPSS
22%
Percentile
97.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky vulnerability allows attackers to change data in multidimensional arrays, leading to arbitrary code execution in .NET Framework and Silverlight applications! 🔥 Think of this like a chef accidentally allowing a customer to swap ingredients in their dish without anyone noticing — suddenly, the dinner gets a surprise kick of unexpected flavors! 🍽️ If an attacker exploits this flaw, they could execute harmful code remotely, potentially taking control of the affected systems. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized access, or even complete system compromise. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of this like a chef accidentally allowing a customer to swap ingredients in their dish without anyone noticing — suddenly, the dinner gets a surprise kick of unexpected flavors! 🍽️ This vulnerability in the .NET Framework and Silverlight fails to properly prevent unauthorized alterations in multidimensional arrays of structures, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted applications.

What to do

If an attacker exploits this flaw, they could execute harmful code remotely, potentially taking control of the affected systems. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized access, or even complete system compromise. Yikes! To mitigate this, ensure that you update your .NET Framework and Silverlight applications to the latest versions available, and deactivate any unused features that may interact with this vulnerability. Regularly audit your code to look for unsafe array manipulations! You’ve got this! Patch up and secure your applications like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.22008 · 97.7th percentile
Published
2013-07-10T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JUL 01:00Z
    Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, and 4.5, and Silverlight 5 before 5.1.20513.0, does not properly prevent changes to data in multidimensional…
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