What is the severity of CVE-2016-3205?

CVE-2016-3205 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3205?

To fix CVE-2016-3205, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for JScript and VBScript engines.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3205?

CVE-2016-3205 affects JScript 5.8 and VBScript 5.7 and 5.8, as well as Internet Explorer versions 9 to 11.

What types of attacks can CVE-2016-3205 facilitate?

CVE-2016-3205 can facilitate remote code execution and denial of service attacks through memory corruption.

Is my system vulnerable to CVE-2016-3205?

If you are using affected versions of Microsoft JScript or VBScript, as well as Internet Explorer 9, 10, or 11, your system may be vulnerable to CVE-2016-3205.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-3205

high

7.6

CWE

119 20

16/6/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-3205: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jun 16 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-2016-3206 and CVE-2016-3207.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft JScript	=5.8
Microsoft VBScript	=5.7
Microsoft VBScript	=5.8
Internet Explorer	=9
Internet Explorer	=10
Internet Explorer	=11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3205?
CVE-2016-3205 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3205?
To fix CVE-2016-3205, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for JScript and VBScript engines.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3205?
CVE-2016-3205 affects JScript 5.8 and VBScript 5.7 and 5.8, as well as Internet Explorer versions 9 to 11.
What types of attacks can CVE-2016-3205 facilitate?
CVE-2016-3205 can facilitate remote code execution and denial of service attacks through memory corruption.
Is my system vulnerable to CVE-2016-3205?
If you are using affected versions of Microsoft JScript or VBScript, as well as Internet Explorer 9, 10, or 11, your system may be vulnerable to CVE-2016-3205.

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