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7.5

Internet Explorer 9 can run malicious code from a web page

CVE-2016-0159 · published 10 years ago
Summary

Internet Explorer 9 may be tricked by a specially crafted website to run unwanted programs or crash the browser. This could let attackers take control of the computer or disrupt users’ work. Update the browser to the latest version or switch to a supported browser as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft internet_explorer 9
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 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 Vul...
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 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."
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
15% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published12 Apr 2016
Updated27 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-0159 · NVD
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