CVE-2016-3296

high

Description

The Chakra JavaScript engine in Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

References

https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5ppx-g65v-4vfv

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-096

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036569

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92283

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2016-08-09

Updated: 2026-05-06

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H