CVE-2016-3375: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 14 2016(Updated: )
The OLE Automation mechanism and VBScript scripting engine in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 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."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Internet Explorer | =10 | |
| Internet Explorer | =11 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3375?
CVE-2016-3375 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3375?
To fix CVE-2016-3375, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Internet Explorer and Windows.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-3375?
CVE-2016-3375 affects users of Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11, along with several versions of Windows operating systems including Windows 7, 8.1, and Windows 10.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3375?
CVE-2016-3375 is a remote code execution vulnerability that arises from how OLE Automation and the VBScript engine in Internet Explorer handle objects in memory.
Can CVE-2016-3375 lead to system compromise?
Yes, if exploited, CVE-2016-3375 can lead to system compromise allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
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