What is the severity of CVE-2016-7283?

CVE-2016-7283 has a high severity rating due to its potential for allowing arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7283?

To remediate CVE-2016-7283, update your Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version or apply the security patches released by Microsoft.

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2016-7283?

CVE-2016-7283 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.

Can CVE-2016-7283 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-7283 can be exploited remotely via a crafted web site.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-7283

critical

9.3

CWE

119

20/12/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7283: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Dec 20 2016(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=9
Internet Explorer	=10
Internet Explorer	=11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7283?
CVE-2016-7283 has a high severity rating due to its potential for allowing arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7283?
To remediate CVE-2016-7283, update your Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version or apply the security patches released by Microsoft.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2016-7283?
CVE-2016-7283 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-7283 enable?
CVE-2016-7283 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.
Can CVE-2016-7283 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7283 can be exploited remotely via a crafted web site.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7283?
CVE-2016-7283 has a high severity rating due to its potential for allowing arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7283?
To remediate CVE-2016-7283, update your Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version or apply the security patches released by Microsoft.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2016-7283?
CVE-2016-7283 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-7283 enable?
CVE-2016-7283 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.
Can CVE-2016-7283 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7283 can be exploited remotely via a crafted web site.

CVE-2016-7283: Buffer Overflow

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Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7283?

How do I fix CVE-2016-7283?

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2016-7283?

What type of attack does CVE-2016-7283 enable?

Can CVE-2016-7283 be exploited remotely?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7283?

How do I fix CVE-2016-7283?

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2016-7283?

What type of attack does CVE-2016-7283 enable?

Can CVE-2016-7283 be exploited remotely?