CVE-2016-0002 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted websites exploiting memory corruption in Internet Explorer scripting engines.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-0002?

CVE-2016-0002 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jan 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The Microsoft (1) VBScript 5.7 and 5.8 and (2) JScript 5.7 and 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 8 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0002?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Jscript, Microsoft Vbscript.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0002?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0002 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2016-0002 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0002 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2mwm-2v2m-5w53.

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