CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3204

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The JScript 5.8 and 9 and VBScript 5.7 and 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

Organizations may be exposed to remote attacks that could lead to unauthorized access to systems or disruption of their operations.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest versions and implement security measures that restrict the execution of unknown scripts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Microsoft (1) JScript 5.8 and 9 and (2) VBScript 5.7 and 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."

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