Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-7202
The scripting engines in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge 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," as demonstrated by the Chakra JavaScript engine, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-7200, CVE-2016-7201, CVE-2016-7203, CVE-2016-7208, CVE-2016-7240, CVE-2016-7242, and CVE-2016-7243.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-7202
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 76.06%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 98 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-7202
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact 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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nvd@nist.gov |
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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
|
nvd@nist.gov |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-7202
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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-2016-7202
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40793/
Microsoft Edge Scripting Engine - Memory Corruption (MS16-129)
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-129
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-129 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-144
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-144 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-593
ZDI-16-593 | Zero Day InitiativeThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40786/
Microsoft Edge - 'Array.reverse' Overflow
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037245
Microsoft Edge Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, Access Files, Spoof Content, and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTracker
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94042
Microsoft Edge CVE-2016-7202 Scripting Engine Remote Memory Corruption VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
Products affected by CVE-2016-7202
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*