Vulnerability Description
The Microsoft (1) VBScript 5.7 and 5.8 and (2) JScript 5.7 and 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 8 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Jscript | 5.7 |
| Microsoft | Vbscript | 5.7 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034648
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034650
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-00
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-00
- https://www.verisign.com/en_US/security-services/security-intelligence/vulnerabi
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034648
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034650
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-00
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-00
- https://www.verisign.com/en_US/security-services/security-intelligence/vulnerabi
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-0002?
CVE-2016-0002 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Microsoft (1) VBScript 5.7 and 5.8 and (2) JScript 5.7 and 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 8 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted...
How severe is CVE-2016-0002?
CVE-2016-0002 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0002?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Jscript, Microsoft Vbscript, Microsoft Internet Explorer.