ID:851 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge - CVE-2016-3247

 
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ID:851 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge - CVE-2016-3247

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU5238
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3247
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Edge

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 with privileges of the current user.

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.