High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Jul 13, 2016· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-3260
CVE-2016-3260
Description
The Microsoft (1) JScript 9, (2) VBScript, and (3) Chakra JavaScript engines, as used in Microsoft Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, and other products, 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."
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
Microsoft.ChakraCoreNuGet | < 1.2.0.0 | 1.2.0.0 |
Affected products
3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
10- github.com/advisories/GHSA-h6g3-73h7-chxpghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3260ghsaADVISORY
- docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-084nvdWEB
- docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-085nvdWEB
- github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/17f3d4a4852dcc9e48de7091685b1862afb9f307ghsaWEB
- github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/pull/1291ghsaWEB
- web.archive.org/web/20210123150650/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91580ghsaWEB
- web.archive.org/web/20211202003833/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036283ghsaWEB
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/91580nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1036283nvd
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