CVE-2016-7279 Memory corruption in n/a
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-2016-7279?
CVE-2016-7279 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 20 Dec 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."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7279?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7279?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7279 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-2016-7279 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7279 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w9cm-j7x2-f2c4.