SB2016071213 - Microsoft Edge Security Feature Bypass
Published: July 12, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016071213
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) ASLR bypass vulnerability (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3244)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper implementation of Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) in Microsoft Edge. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit malicious webpage, bypass the ASLR security feature and use attempt to exploit another vulnerability.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to use different vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge to compromise the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.