CVE-2016-7201: Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability
First published: Thu Nov 10 2016(Updated: )
The Chakra JavaScript scripting engine in Microsoft Edge allows 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-2016-7200, CVE-2016-7202, CVE-2016-7203, CVE-2016-7208, CVE-2016-7240, CVE-2016-7242, and CVE-2016-7243.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| nuget/Microsoft.ChakraCore | <1.2.2 | 1.2.2 |
| Microsoft Edge | ||
| Microsoft Edge | ||
| All of | ||
| Microsoft Edge | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1511 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140382/Microsoft-Edge-chakra.dll-Information-Leak-Type-Confusion.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94038
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037245
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-129
- https://github.com/theori-io/chakra-2016-11
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40784/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40990/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7201
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/pull/1982
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/c2787ef8fdb7401922e9ec6540e4e5895d11c631
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210123185125/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94038
- https://web.archive.org/web/20211126224744/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037245
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-4f5g-j7wg-7w8j (Advisory)
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40784
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40990
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7201?
CVE-2016-7201 has a severity rating of critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7201?
To mitigate CVE-2016-7201, update Microsoft Edge to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
What software does CVE-2016-7201 affect?
CVE-2016-7201 primarily affects Microsoft Edge and the Chakra JavaScript scripting engine.
Can CVE-2016-7201 cause a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2016-7201 can lead to denial of service conditions due to memory corruption.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7201?
CVE-2016-7201 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability in the scripting engine.
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