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ID:2333 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2016-7190
ID:2333 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2016-7190
Published: April 7, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU857
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7190
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error in the Scripting Engine when handling malicious files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted content, trick the victim into downloading it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability will result in arbitrary code execution.
The weakness exists due to boundary error in the Scripting Engine when handling malicious files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted content, trick the victim into downloading it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability will result in arbitrary code execution.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.