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CVE-2016-0189

Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Microsoft Internet ExplorerApplications & CMS
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CVSS
7.5High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 28 Mar 2022. Known ransomware useCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)94.1%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline18 Apr 2022Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 10 May 2016Exploit code publicMetasploit
  2. 11 May 2016, 01:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  3. 28 Mar 2022Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 2

  • Exploit moduleInternet Explorer 11 VBScript Engine Memory Corruption 10 May 2016Metasploit
  • Local exploitMicrosoft Internet Explorer 11 (Windows 10) - VBScript Memory Corruption (MS16-051) 22 Jun 2016Exploit-DB

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Description

The Microsoft JScript nd VBScript engines, as used in Internet Explorer and other products, allow attackers to execute remote code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • n/aaffected: n/aCVE List

References 6