CVE-2016-3293 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge 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-2016-3293?

CVE-2016-3293 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, 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 9 through 11 and Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3293?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3293?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3293 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-2016-3293 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3293 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Edge vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g6fx-8chv-pjfh.

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