Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-0189
Public exploit exists!
The Microsoft (1) JScript 5.8 and (2) VBScript 5.7 and 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0187.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
CVE-2016-0189 is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
CISA vulnerability name:
Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability
CISA required action:
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA description:
The Microsoft JScript nd VBScript engines, as used in Internet Explorer and other products, allow attackers to execute remote code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
Added on
2022-03-28
Action due date
2022-04-18
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-0189
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 97.32%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 100 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
Metasploit modules for CVE-2016-0189
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Internet Explorer 11 VBScript Engine Memory Corruption
Disclosure Date: 2016-05-10First seen: 2020-04-26exploit/windows/browser/ms16_051_vbscriptThis module exploits the memory corruption vulnerability (CVE-2016-0189) present in the VBScript engine of Internet Explorer 11. Authors: - Theori - William Webb <william_webb@rapid7.com>
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-0189
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.6
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
4.9
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10.0
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NIST |
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7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.6
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-0189
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-0189
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-051
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-051 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
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https://www.virusbulletin.com/virusbulletin/2017/01/journey-and-evolution-god-mode-2016-cve-2016-0189/
Virus Bulletin :: The journey and evolution of God Mode in 2016: CVE-2016-0189
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-053
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-053 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40118/
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 (Windows 10) - VBScript Memory Corruption (MS16-051)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90012
Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2016-0189 Scripting Engine Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035820
Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Bypass Code-Signing Validation, View Arbitrary Files, and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTracker
Products affected by CVE-2016-0189
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:jscript:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vbscript:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vbscript:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*