CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-0061

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 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. This is a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0060, CVE-2016-0063, CVE-2016-0067, and CVE-2016-0072.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to serious security incidents, including system takeover or disruption of service. Organizations should be aware of the risks associated with using these outdated browsers.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update browsers to the latest versions and consider transitioning to more secure solutions. Users should also be educated about the risks of visiting unknown websites.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0060, CVE-2016-0063, CVE-2016-0067, and CVE-2016-0072.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS