CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-0187

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The JScript 5.8 and VBScript 5.8 engines in Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and other Microsoft products have a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted website.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to serious consequences, including system takeover or disruption of service, posing a security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest version of the software and implement appropriate security measures to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Microsoft (1) JScript 5.8 and (2) VBScript 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and other products, 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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0189.

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