CVE-2016-0189: Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability
First published: Wed May 11 2016(Updated: )
The Microsoft (1) JScript 5.8 and (2) VBScript 5.7 and 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0187.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Internet Explorer | =10 | |
| Internet Explorer | =11 | |
| Microsoft JScript | =5.8 | |
| Microsoft VBScript | =5.7 | |
| Microsoft VBScript | =5.8 | |
| Internet Explorer | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft JScript | =5.8 | |
| Microsoft VBScript | =5.7 | |
| Microsoft VBScript | =5.8 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| All of | ||
| Microsoft VBScript | =5.7 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =10 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =11 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1511 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90012
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035820
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-051
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-053
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40118/
- https://www.virusbulletin.com/virusbulletin/2017/01/journey-and-evolution-god-mode-2016-cve-2016-0189/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0189
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0189?
CVE-2016-0189 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0189?
To mitigate CVE-2016-0189, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2016-0189?
CVE-2016-0189 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.
What are the consequences of CVE-2016-0189 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-0189 can lead to arbitrary code execution or memory corruption, resulting in a denial of service.
Are JScript and VBScript impacted by CVE-2016-0189?
Yes, both JScript version 5.8 and VBScript versions 5.7 and 5.8 are impacted by CVE-2016-0189.
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