CVE-2016-3375 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 14 Sep 2016 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted website exploiting memory corruption in the scripting engine.

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-2016-3375?

CVE-2016-3375 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, 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

The OLE Automation mechanism and VBScript scripting engine in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 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-2016-3375?

It affects 8 products.

Products include Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3375?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3375 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-2016-3375 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3375 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-gjvh-qmfg-6668.