Memory Corruption Issue in Microsoft JScript and VBScript Engines
CVE-2016-3206

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Jscript
Vbscript
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 June 2016

Summary

The Microsoft JScript 5.8 and VBScript versions 5.7 and 5.8, utilized in Internet Explorer 9 through 11, are susceptible to a memory corruption issue. This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or to trigger a denial of service through the interaction with specially crafted websites. The affected scripting engines fail to adequately validate user input, leading to potential exploitation without user interaction. Security updates are essential to mitigate this risk.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036097
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036096
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

EPSS Score

18% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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