# CVE-2016-3222: Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, ak

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2016-06-16 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

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## References

- http://blog.skylined.nl/20161205001.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40880/
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-371
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140043/Microsoft-Edge-CBase-Scriptable-Private-Query-Interface-Memory-Corruption.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Dec/16
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036099
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-068
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91094
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40880

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