What is the severity of CVE-2016-3259?

CVE-2016-3259 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3259?

To mitigate CVE-2016-3259, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for affected software versions.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-3259?

CVE-2016-3259 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge.

Can CVE-2016-3259 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-3259 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability via a crafted website.

What types of attacks can CVE-2016-3259 facilitate?

CVE-2016-3259 can enable remote code execution and result in memory corruption leading to a denial of service.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-3259

critical

9.3

CWE

119

13/7/2016

14/5/2022

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-3259: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jul 13 2016(Updated: )

The Microsoft (1) JScript 9, (2) VBScript, and (3) Chakra JavaScript engines, as used in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11, Microsoft Edge, 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-2016-3248.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
nuget/Microsoft.ChakraCore	<1.2.0.0	1.2.0.0
Microsoft Edge
Internet Explorer	=9
Internet Explorer	=10
Internet Explorer	=11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3259?
CVE-2016-3259 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3259?
To mitigate CVE-2016-3259, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for affected software versions.
Which products are affected by CVE-2016-3259?
CVE-2016-3259 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge.
Can CVE-2016-3259 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-3259 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability via a crafted website.
What types of attacks can CVE-2016-3259 facilitate?
CVE-2016-3259 can enable remote code execution and result in memory corruption leading to a denial of service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3259?
CVE-2016-3259 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3259?
To mitigate CVE-2016-3259, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for affected software versions.
Which products are affected by CVE-2016-3259?
CVE-2016-3259 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge.
Can CVE-2016-3259 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-3259 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability via a crafted website.
What types of attacks can CVE-2016-3259 facilitate?
CVE-2016-3259 can enable remote code execution and result in memory corruption leading to a denial of service.