CVE-2016-3260 ChakraCore RCE Vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted websites exploiting memory corruption in Microsoft 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
- Available
What is CVE-2016-3260?
CVE-2016-3260 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 13 Jul 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 9, (2) VBScript, and (3) Chakra JavaScript engines, as used in Microsoft Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, 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."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3260?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including Microsoft.ChakraCore. It affects 2 products.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Microsoft.ChakraCore NuGet | All versions | 1.2.0.0 |
Microsoft.ChakraCore NuGet | All versions | 1.2.0.0 |
Products include Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3260?
Upgrade Microsoft.ChakraCore to 1.2.0.0 or later.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-3260 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3260 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h6g3-73h7-chxp.