CVE-2016-0034

HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)Known to be used in ransomware campaigns

Description

Microsoft Silverlight 5 before 5.1.41212.0 mishandles negative offsets during decoding, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (object-header corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Silverlight Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft Silverlight
PublishedJan 13, 2016
First seenJan 13, 2016
Added to KEVMay 25, 2022

How to fix

CISA required action

The impacted products are end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

CISA due date: Jun 15, 2022
Update
  • microsoft silverlight5.1.41212.0 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft silverlight5.0 ≤ v < 5.1.41212.05.1.41212.0

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