CVE-2016-0189
HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Internet Explorer
PublishedMay 11, 2016
First seenMay 11, 2016
Added to KEVMar 28, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-787Out-of-bounds write
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: Apr 18, 2022Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft jscript | 5.8 | — |
| microsoft vbscript | 5.7, 5.8 | — |
| microsoft internet_explorer | 9, 10, 11 | — |
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