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HistoryFeb 10, 2016 - 12:00 a.m.

Microsoft Internet Explorer DOMImplementation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

2016-02-1000:00:00
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www.zerodayinitiative.com
12

0.935 High

EPSS

Percentile

99.1%

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Microsoft Internet Explorer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The vulnerability relates to how Internet Explorer implements the DOMImplementation object. By performing certain script actions an attacker can cause Internet Explorer to execute the incorrect function, resulting in memory corruption. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process.