Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2016-7279

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, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2016-7279

External References

• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-145.aspx
• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-144.aspx

Related Security Bulletins

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge
• Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability