ID:853 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge - CVE-2016-3325

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:853 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge - CVE-2016-3325

ID:853 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge - CVE-2016-3325

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU5244
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3325
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 obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to boundary error when handling a malicious file. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted content, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and gain access to potentially sensitive data.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.