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7.5

IE 9-11 and Edge may run malicious code from sites

CVE-2016-7279 · published 9 years ago
Summary

Internet Explorer versions 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge can be tricked by a specially crafted website to run unwanted code on a user's computer or cause the browser to crash. This means an attacker could potentially take control of the system or disrupt work. Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft as soon as possible to protect against this risk.

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 edge All versions
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft internet_explorer 9
10
11
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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 ...
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."
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
Published20 Dec 2016
Updated22 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-7279 · NVD
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