CVE-2016-0002 Memory corruption in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2mwm-2v2m-5w53.