KLA10843 Code execution vulnerability in Microsoft JScript and VBScript engines

Detect date:

07/12/2016

Severity:

High

Description:

An improper objects handling was found in Microsoft JScript and VBScript. By exploiting this vulnerability malicious users can execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely via a specially designed content.

Affected products:

Microsoft VBScript engine 5.7 and 5.8
Microsoft JScript 5.8

Solution:

Install necessary updates from the KB section, that are listed in your Windows Update (Windows Update usually can be accessed from the Control Panel)

Original advisories:

CVE-2016-3204

Impacts:

ACE

Related products:

Microsoft VBScript engine

CVE-IDS:

CVE-2016-32049.3Critical

Microsoft official advisories:

KB list:

3169996
3169658
3169659