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The vulnerability in Microsoft Silverlight 5 allows attackers to circumvent Data Execution Prevention (DEP) and Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) protection mechanisms through unspecified means. This could potentially lead to exploitation by malicious actors to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Overview
This CVE (CVE-2014-0319) affects Microsoft Silverlight 5 versions prior to 5.1.30214.0 and Silverlight 5 Developer Runtime versions before 5.1.30214.0. The vulnerability enables attackers to bypass DEP and ASLR protections, posing a security risk to systems running the affected versions of Silverlight.
Remediation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their Microsoft Silverlight installations to version 5.1.30214.0 or later. By applying the necessary security patches provided by Microsoft, users can protect their systems from potential exploitation related to the DEP/ASLR bypass vulnerability.
References
- CVE ID: CVE-2014-0319
- Microsoft Security Bulletin: MS14-014 (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-014)
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- InformationInformation
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- ConstructionConstruction
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- MiningMining
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
