Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Microsoft Internet Explorer 11. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-0166. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 (Web Browser). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

The weakness was presented 04/12/2016 with Microsoft as MS16-037 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared for download at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-0166 since 12/04/2015. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/24/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 90431 (MS16-037: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (3148531)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 100281 (Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (MS16-037)).

Applying the patch MS16-037 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 24115.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (90431), SecurityFocus (BID 85924†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-58094†). See VDB-82237, VDB-82242, VDB-82243 and VDB-82245 for similar entries. 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: 90431
Nessus Name: MS16-037: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (3148531)
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OpenVAS ID: 802074
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Vulnerabilities (3148531)
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Patch: MS16-037
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS16-037
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-0166 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0166
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82248

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SecurityFocus: 85924 - Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2016-0166 Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1035521
Vulnerability Center: 58094 - [MS16-037] Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Remote Code Execution due to a Memory Corruption - CVE-2016-0166, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/13/2016 10:05
Updated: 07/24/2022 07:03
Changes: 04/13/2016 10:05 (61), 04/07/2017 15:25 (25), 07/24/2022 06:51 (3), 07/24/2022 07:03 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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