PT-2016-2970 · Microsoft · Windows+1

Published 2016-11-08 · Updated 2018-10-12 · CVE-2016-7204

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Edge (affected versions not specified) Windows (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is caused by a buffer overflow in memory, allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted website. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge improperly handles objects in memory, potentially allowing access to a user's "My Documents" folder. For an attack to be successful, an attacker must persuade a user to open a malicious website.

Recommendations As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the "My Documents" folder until a patch is available. Avoid using Microsoft Edge to access sensitive information until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Buffer Overflow

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

BDU:2016-02401

CVE-2016-7204

Affected Products

Edge

Windows

References · 9

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2016-02401 · Security Note
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-7204 · Security Note
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-129 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7204 · Security Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1037245 · Note
• http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS16-132 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/93970 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/94033 · Note
• http://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/MS16-129 · Note