Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-7189
Potential exploit
The Chakra JavaScript engine in Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2016-7189
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-7189
91.18%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 99 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-7189
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 | |
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-2016-7189
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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-2016-7189
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-119
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-119 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036993
Microsoft Edge Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, Bypass Security, Execute Arbitrary Code, and Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93427
Microsoft Edge CVE-2016-7189 Scripting Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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