Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-0187
The Microsoft (1) JScript 5.8 and (2) VBScript 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-2016-0189.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-0187
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:jscript:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vbscript:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-0187
34.28%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 97 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-0187
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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
|
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
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-0187
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-0187
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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://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-053
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-053 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90011
Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2016-0187 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
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