Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-7279
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 "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-7279
- 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-2016-7279
18.12%
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-2016-7279
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 | |
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-2016-7279
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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-2016-7279
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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.securitytracker.com/id/1037444
Microsoft Edge Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Bypass Security Restrictions, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94719
Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge CVE-2016-7279 Remote Memory Corruption VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-145
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-145 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
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