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CVE-2016-7190: 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-2016-3386, CVE-2016-3389, and CVE-2016-7194.

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CVE-2016-7190 is a Microsoft Edge Chakra JavaScript engine memory corruption issue. A malicious website could trigger code execution or a browser crash. Business urgency depends on whether any legacy Edge/Chakra systems remain unpatched; the provided data does not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy Microsoft Edge systems using Chakra that did not receive the MS16-119-era security update. The source bundle lists affected vendor and product fields as n/a, so precise version scoping must be verified against Microsoft guidance. Treat this as high priority only where legacy Edge/Chakra exposure remains. For fully patched or retired systems, residual risk is low. The main business task is proving no unpatched legacy browser estate remains. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS16-119 and deploy the applicable Microsoft Edge security update.; Confirm legacy Windows and Edge systems are fully patched or retired.; Restrict use of unsupported legacy browsers where patch status cannot be verified..

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