SB2016071210 - Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Published: July 12, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016071210
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Memory corruption in JScript and VBScript (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3204)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in JScript and VBScript engines render when handling objects in memory in Internet Explorer. A remote attacker can trick a victim to visit malicious webpage and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow an attacker to gain control over affected system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.