CVE-2016-3206: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 16, 2016
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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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft JScript=5.8
Microsoft VBScript=5.7
Microsoft VBScript=5.8
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11

Event History

Jun 16, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3206?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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