CVE-2016-3297
CVE-2016-3297 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Edge
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-3297?
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2016-3297?
- CVE-2016-3297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-3297 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-3297?
- CVE-2016-3297 primarily affects Microsoft Edge. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-3297?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-3297 published?
- CVE-2016-3297 was published on 2016-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92829
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036788
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036789
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-104
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-105
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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