CVE-2016-0003 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in Microsoft Edge via memory corruption vulnerabilities, requiring users to apply security patches.
- 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-2016-0003?
CVE-2016-0003 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, 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
Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0003?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Edge.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0003?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0003 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-2016-0003 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0003 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-63pq-75rq-whp9.