Vulnerability Description
The Microsoft (1) JScript 5.8 and (2) VBScript 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0189.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Jscript | 5.8 |
| Microsoft | Vbscript | 5.8 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90011
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035820
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-05
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-05
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90011
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035820
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-05
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-05
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-0187?
CVE-2016-0187 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Microsoft (1) JScript 5.8 and (2) VBScript 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service ...
How severe is CVE-2016-0187?
CVE-2016-0187 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-2016-0187?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Jscript, Microsoft Vbscript, Microsoft Internet Explorer.