CVE-2016-0187 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service 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-2016-0187?
CVE-2016-0187 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 May 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) JScript 5.8 and (2) VBScript 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and other products, 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-2016-0189.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0187?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Jscript, Microsoft Vbscript.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0187?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0187 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-2016-0187 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0187 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9c63-jjgp-f84c.