CVE-2016-7241 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted websites in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11.
- 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-2016-7241?
CVE-2016-7241 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 10 Nov 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 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."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7241?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7241?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7241 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-2016-7241 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-7241 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-83qj-2pwf-j9c2.