CVE-2016-7241
HighPublic exploitMicrosoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Published Nov 10, 2016 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-7241 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3) affecting Edge (Microsoft), Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
71%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| EdgeMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Internet ExplorerMicrosoft | 11 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 10, 2016
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory94055
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139991/Microsoft-Edge-JSON.parse-Information-Leak.html
- exploitExploitDB-40875
- exploit40875
- otherhttps://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=952
FAQ
Common Questions.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected: Edge (Microsoft); Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 11. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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