Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2016-0024
Published: January 12, 2016 / Updated: January 11, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU4219
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0024
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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 and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Microsoft Edge
How to mitigate CVE-2016-0024
Install update from vendor's website.