SB2016071308 - Remote code execution in JScript and VBScript in Microsoft Windows

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.

References

• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS16-086
• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-084.aspx