CVE-2016-3205

Name: CVE-2016-3205
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-16T01:59:11.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3205 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Microsoft (1) JScript 5.8 and (2) VBScript 5.7 and 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3206 and CVE-2016-3207.. EPSS estimates a 14.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Microsoft (1) JScript 5.8 and (2) VBScript 5.7 and 5.8 engines, as used in Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3206 and CVE-2016-3207.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.66%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Jscript	5.8
Microsoft	Vbscript	5.7
Microsoft	Vbscript	5.8

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3205?

How severe is CVE-2016-3205?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3205 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3205?

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Source: NVD / NIST