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Silverlight is a legacy browser plugin from Microsoft that was used for streaming video, rich internet applications, and enterprise line-of-business apps. On WindowsForum.com, discussions cover its end-of-support status in October 2021, the challenges of running Silverlight on Windows 10 due to modern browser incompatibility, and the need to migrate to alternatives like HTML5. Historical security bulletins (MS16-109, MS16-120, MS17-013) highlight critical vulnerabilities in Silverlight that could allow remote code execution via specially crafted websites or documents, emphasizing the importance of applying updates. Users also report issues with DRM-protected video playback on Windows 7 and Windows 10, and there are mentions of exploits bypassing Microsoft's EMET to target Silverlight and Flash apps.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Migrating Silverlight on Windows 10: Risks and Modern Alternatives

    Microsoft’s Silverlight once powered streaming video, rich enterprise portals and browser-hosted LOB (line‑of‑business) apps, but today it exists almost entirely as legacy technology—still encountered in a handful of enterprise systems and government sites. The basic installation path is...
  2. News

    MS17-013 - Critical: Security Update for Microsoft Graphics Component (4013075) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (March 14, 2017): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Skype for Business, Silverlight and Microsoft Lync. The most serious of these vulnerabilities could allow remote code...
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  3. News

    MS17-013 - Critical: Security Update for Microsoft Graphics Component (4013075) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (March 14, 2017): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Skype for Business, Silverlight and Microsoft Lync. The most serious of these vulnerabilities could allow remote code...
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    • bulletin critical documents execution graphics lync march microsoft ms17-013 office remote revision security silverlight skype update user rights vulnerability website windows
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  4. News

    MS16-120 - Critical: Security Update for Microsoft Graphics Component (3192884) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (October 11, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Skype for Business, Silverlight and Microsoft Lync. The most serious of these vulnerabilities could allow remote...
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    • administrative critical execution graphics microsoft microsoft office ms16-120 october patch management remote code execution revision note security security bulletin silverlight skype update user rights vulnerability
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  5. News

    MS16-120 - Critical: Security Update for Microsoft Graphics Component (3192884) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (October 11, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Skype for Business, Silverlight and Microsoft Lync. The most serious of these vulnerabilities could allow remote...
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    • administrative bulletin critical cve documents extended security updates graphics software impact ms16-120 october office patch remote code execution revision note security silverlight skype user rights vulnerability windows
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  6. News

    MS16-109 - Important: Security Update for Silverlight (3182373) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Silverlight. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user visits a compromised website that contains a specially crafted...
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    • extended security updates microsoft ms16-109 network security patch remote code execution silverlight threats update vulnerability
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  7. Bg260

    Windows 7 Watch Downloaded Videos

    Hello there, I have a newer laptop that is running Windows 10. My desktop is a bit older and I have freshly installed Win 7 after trying on 10. I have several Movies that I have purchased (not rented) from the Win10 store. I would like to think that I can watch these on my big display, surround...
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    • compatibility desktop display downloaded videos drm frustration internet access laptop legal purchase movies older systems silverlight streaming surround sound tech support user experience video playback windows 10 windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Multimedia
  8. brkkab

    Silverlight & Flash bug found

    **IMPORTANT-MUST READ** WinBeta just posted a article on a Silverlight & Flash app bug that's going around now. Hackers bypass Microsoft's EMET exploit blocker to infect Silverlight and Flash apps Heres a link to where they found out about it. Link Removed
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    • bugs emet exploit flash player hackers infection malware microsoft news security silverlight software tech industry threats update virus vulnerability web apps windows
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    • Forum: Windows Security
  9. News

    MS15-129 - Critical: Security Update for Silverlight to Address Remote Code Execution...

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (December 8, 2015): Click here to enter text. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Silverlight. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if Microsoft Silverlight incorrectly handles...
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    • 2015 critical exploit ms15-129 remote code execution security silverlight technet update vulnerability
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  10. bochane

    Windows 10 How to View Vimeo Videos Shared via Email on Windows 10

    I just received in my email (I am using the standard W10 app) the wellknown "Someone shared a video with you on Vimeo" message. Now I am wondering what I have to install and/or set to view it. Installing VLC and silverlight is not enough. Has any one fixed this already?
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    • application support email media player media sharing silverlight troubleshooting video vimeo vlc windows 10
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. News

    MS15-049 - Important: Vulnerability in Silverlight Could Allow Elevation of Privilege...

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (May 12, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Silverlight. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if a specially crafted Silverlight application is run on an affected system. To...
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    • 2015 application attacker crafted application cybersecurity documentation elevation of privilege important microsoft ms15-049 patch privilege escalation revision note security silverlight update vulnerability
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  12. News

    MS15-049 - Important: Vulnerability in Silverlight Could Allow Elevation of Privilege...

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (May 12, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Silverlight. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if a specially crafted Silverlight application is run on an affected system. To...
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    • attack bulletin management microsoft privilege security silverlight system update vulnerability
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  13. News

    October 2014 Updates

    Today, as part of Update Tuesday, we released eight security updates – three rated Critical and five rated Important - to address 24 Common Vulnerabilities & Exposures (CVEs) in Windows, Office, .NET Framework, .ASP.NET, and Internet Explorer (IE). We encourage you to apply all of these updates...
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    • activex controls bulletin critical update deployment exploit index exposure important updates internet explorer java net framework october 2014 office patch management security advisory security updates silverlight vulnerability vulnerability management webcast windows
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  14. Ultimate

    Windows 8 Things I Can't Do In Windows Server 2012

    1. Use java in chrome browser (external clients is ok I think) 2. Use silverlight to watch Sky Go Player I can't watch Sky Player and I can't play my favourite java games. Can anyone help?
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    • browser issues chrome compatibility external clients games java silverlight sky tech support windows server
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  15. News

    The March 2014 Security Updates

    This month we release five bulletins to address 23 unique CVEs in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer and Silverlight. If you need to prioritize, the update for Internet Explorer addresses the issue first described in Security Advisory 2934088, so it should be at the top of your list. While...
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    • adobe flash aslr bulletin critical update customer security cve deployment exploit internet explorer malware mitigation ms14-012 ms14-014 remote code execution response communications security silverlight update vulnerability webcast
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  16. News

    Advance Notification Service for the March 2014 Security Bulletin Release

    Today we provide advance notification for the release of five bulletins for March 2014, two rated Critical and thee rated Important in severity. These updates address issues in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer and Silverlight. The update provided in MS14-012 fully addresses the issue first...
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    • advisory bulletin critical deployment impact important internet explorer march 2014 msrc risk security silverlight testing trustworthy computing update windows
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  17. News

    MS13-087 - Important : Vulnerability in Silverlight Could Allow Information Disclosure...

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (October 8, 2013): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Silverlight. The vulnerability could allow information disclosure if an attacker hosts a website that contains a specially...
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    • attacker exploit information disclosure ms13-087 safety security silverlight update vulnerability web content
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  18. News

    MS13-087 - Important : Vulnerability in Silverlight Could Allow Information Disclosure...

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (October 8, 2013): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Silverlight. The vulnerability could allow information disclosure if an attacker hosts a website that contains a specially...
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    • attack bulletin extended security updates information disclosure microsoft security silverlight user awareness vulnerability web content
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  19. TheHeretiC

    Windows 7 YOUTUBE VIDEOS WONT LOAD- Here is the FIX!

    YOUTUBE VIDEOS WONT LOAD - Here is the ULTIMATE FIX! ALOT of people just like me are having problems with Youtube videos (or some videos) not loading. This have been terrorizing me for months now!! Now I FINALLY found the PERFECT SOLUTION to this problem! ( THIS FIX WORKS FOR BOTH Internet...
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    • add-ons browser browser issues compatibility firefox fix flash player installation internet explorer java media plugins shockwave silverlight system information troubleshooting video windows 7 youtube video
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    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  20. News

    MS13-052 - Critical : Vulnerabilities in .NET Framework and Silverlight Could Allow Remote...

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (July 9, 2013): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves four privately reported vulnerabilities and two publicly disclosed vulnerabilities in Microsoft .NET Framework and Microsoft Silverlight. The most severe of these...
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    • critical exploit microsoft net framework remote code execution security silverlight update user rights vulnerability
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