CVE-2016-3296

Name: CVE-2016-3296
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-09T21:59:08.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3296 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Chakra JavaScript engine in Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 14.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Chakra JavaScript engine in Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.87%

96.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 9, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3296?

The Chakra JavaScript engine in Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

How severe is CVE-2016-3296?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3296 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3296?

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Source: NVD / NIST