Vulnerability Description
The Microsoft (1) JScript 5.8 and (2) VBScript 5.7 and 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-2016-0187.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Jscript | 5.8 |
| Microsoft | Vbscript | 5.7 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 9 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1511 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90012Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035820Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-05PatchVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-05PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40118/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.virusbulletin.com/virusbulletin/2017/01/journey-and-evolution-god-moExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90012Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035820Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-05PatchVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-05PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40118/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.virusbulletin.com/virusbulletin/2017/01/journey-and-evolution-god-moExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-0189?
CVE-2016-0189 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Microsoft (1) JScript 5.8 and (2) VBScript 5.7 and 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2016-0189?
CVE-2016-0189 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-2016-0189?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Jscript, Microsoft Vbscript, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Internet Explorer.