Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-7288
The scripting engines in 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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-7286, CVE-2016-7296, and CVE-2016-7297.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-7288
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-7288
86.53%
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-2016-7288
| 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 | |
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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
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-7288
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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-2016-7288
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140994/Microsoft-Edge-TypedArray.sort-Use-After-Free.html
Microsoft Edge TypedArray.sort Use-After-Free ≈ Packet Storm
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94749
Microsoft Edge CVE-2016-7288 Remote Memory Corruption VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41357/
Microsoft Edge - TypedArray.sort Use-After-Free (MS16-145)
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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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https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=983
983 - Microsoft Edge: Use-after-free in TypedArray.sort - project-zero - Monorail
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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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