CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3260

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The JScript 9, VBScript, and Chakra JavaScript engines in Microsoft Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, and other products allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability can lead to serious consequences, such as system takeover or disruption of service, posing a significant security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update browsers and JavaScript engines to the latest versions to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Microsoft (1) JScript 9, (2) VBScript, and (3) Chakra JavaScript engines, as used in Microsoft Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, 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