CVE-2016-7288

Name: CVE-2016-7288
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-20T06:59:01.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 70.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7288 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The scripting engines in Microsoft Edge 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-2016-7286, CVE-2016-7296, and CVE-2016-7297.. EPSS estimates a 70.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The scripting engines in Microsoft Edge 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-2016-7286, CVE-2016-7296, and CVE-2016-7297.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

70.35%

99.3th 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

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140994/Microsoft-Edge-TypedArray.sort-Use-After-Free.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94749Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037444Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=983
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-145
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41357/
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140994/Microsoft-Edge-TypedArray.sort-Use-After-Free.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94749Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037444Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=983
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-145
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41357/

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7288?

How severe is CVE-2016-7288?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7288 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 70.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7288?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST