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CVE-2016-0191: The Chakra JavaScript engine in Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a...

The Chakra JavaScript engine in Microsoft Edge allows 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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0186 and CVE-2016-0193.

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CVE-2016-0191 is a Microsoft Edge Chakra JavaScript engine memory corruption flaw. A crafted website could let a remote attacker run code or crash the browser. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, affected versions, or active exploitation evidence. Likely exposure is limited to systems using affected-era Microsoft Edge/Chakra that did not receive the MS16-052 security update. The bundle does not identify specific Windows or Edge versions. Treat as high priority for legacy endpoint risk. The business concern is browser-driven code execution from web content, but urgency is lower where systems are fully supported and patched. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS16-052 and apply the corresponding Microsoft Edge security update where applicable.; Move unsupported systems to a supported Microsoft browser and patch level.; Limit Internet browsing from systems that cannot receive the relevant Microsoft updates..

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