ID:759 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2016-7287

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:759 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2016-7287

ID:759 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2016-7287

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU4245
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7287
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Internet Explorer

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.