What is the severity of CVE-2016-3206?

CVE-2016-3206 has a critical severity rating, as it can allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3206?

To fix CVE-2016-3206, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected JScript and VBScript engines.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3206?

CVE-2016-3206 affects Microsoft JScript 5.8, Microsoft VBScript 5.7 and 5.8, and Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-3206?

The potential impacts of CVE-2016-3206 include arbitrary code execution and denial of service due to memory corruption.

Can CVE-2016-3206 be exploited through a web browser?

Yes, CVE-2016-3206 can be exploited via a crafted website visited using the affected versions of Internet Explorer.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-3206

high

7.6

CWE

119 20

16/6/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-3206: 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-2016-3205 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-2016-3206?
CVE-2016-3206 has a critical severity rating, as it can allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3206?
To fix CVE-2016-3206, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected JScript and VBScript engines.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3206?
CVE-2016-3206 affects Microsoft JScript 5.8, Microsoft VBScript 5.7 and 5.8, and Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-3206?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-3206 include arbitrary code execution and denial of service due to memory corruption.
Can CVE-2016-3206 be exploited through a web browser?
Yes, CVE-2016-3206 can be exploited via a crafted website visited using the affected versions of Internet Explorer.

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