Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-3206
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-2016-3205 and CVE-2016-3207.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionInput validationExecute codeDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-3206
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 10.81%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 95 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-3206
| 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-2016-3206
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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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-2016-3206
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036097
Windows JScript/VBScript Engine Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTracker
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-063
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-063 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036096
Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Gain Elevated Privileges, and Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks - SecurityTracker
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-069
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-069 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
Products affected by CVE-2016-3206
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:jscript:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vbscript:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:vbscript:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*