CVE-2016-3288 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page in Internet Explorer 11 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-2016-3288?

CVE-2016-3288 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published on 9 Aug 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 Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3290.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3288?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3288?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3288 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-2016-3288 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-3288 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h935-95pr-wqf9.

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