CVE-2016-3382 ChakraCore RCE Vulnerability

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted websites exploiting memory corruption in Microsoft browsers.

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-2016-3382?

CVE-2016-3382 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 14 Oct 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 scripting engines in 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, as demonstrated by the Chakra JavaScript engine, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3382?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including Microsoft.ChakraCore. It affects 2 products.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Microsoft.ChakraCore NuGetAll versions1.2.1
Microsoft.ChakraCore NuGetAll versions1.2.1

Products include Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3382?

Upgrade Microsoft.ChakraCore to 1.2.1 or later.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2016-3382 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3382 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Edge vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-92j2-gg59-4572.

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