Microsoft Edge memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Edge. Affected is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-0109. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Edge (Web Browser) (version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 03/08/2016 with Zero Day Initiative as MS16-024 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared for download at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-0109 since 12/03/2015. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 07/09/2022).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 89746 (MS16-023: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (3142015)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 91183 (Microsoft Edge Cumulative Security Update (MS16-024)).

Applying the patch MS16-024 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 22749.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (89746), SecurityFocus (BID 84020†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-57153†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-81241, VDB-81242, VDB-81243 and VDB-81244. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 89746
Nessus Name: MS16-023: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (3142015)
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OpenVAS ID: 802074
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Edge Multiple Vulnerabilities (3142019)
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Patch: MS16-024
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS16-024
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-0109 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0109
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81256
SecurityFocus: 84020 - Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge CVE-2016-0109 Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1035203
Vulnerability Center: 57153 - [MS16-023] Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Memory Corruption Vulnerability - CVE-2016-0109, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/09/2016 10:53
Updated: 07/09/2022 17:12
Changes: 03/09/2016 10:53 (78), 09/02/2018 10:34 (9), 07/09/2022 17:12 (5)
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