#VU1150 Scripting engine memory corruption - CVE-2016-7200

 

#VU1150 Scripting engine memory corruption - CVE-2016-7200

Published: November 9, 2016 / Updated: March 28, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU1150
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7200
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
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Description

A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of objects in memory within Microsoft scripting engines render. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page or Microsoft Office file with embedded malicious ActiveX component, trick the victim to open it in browser and cause memory corruption.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable system with privileges of the current user.


Remediation

Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems:
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3198585
Windows 10 for x64-based Systems:
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3198585
Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems:
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3198586
Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems:
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3198586
Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems:
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3200970
Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems:
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3200970
Windows Server 2016 for x64-based Systems:
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3200970


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