Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-3248
The Microsoft (1) JScript 9, (2) VBScript, and (3) Chakra JavaScript engines, as used in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11, Microsoft Edge, 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-2016-3259.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-3248
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-3248
18.92%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 96 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-3248
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
|
NIST | |
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-3248
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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-2016-3248
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91578
Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge CVE-2016-3248 Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036283
Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Spoof Web Content, Bypass Security Restrictions, Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks, and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTracker
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-085
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-085 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-084
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-084 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
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