CVE-2016-3222 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in Microsoft Edge via a crafted website due to memory corruption.
- 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-2016-3222?
CVE-2016-3222 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 16 Jun 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 or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3222?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Edge.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3222?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3222 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-2016-3222 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3222 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-627c-pm8r-fqrm.