CVE-2016-3297 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted websites in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge.

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-2016-3297?

CVE-2016-3297 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 14 Sep 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 Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3297?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3297?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3297 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-2016-3297 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3297 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Edge vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cr8v-gg86-788r.

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