Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-7288 is a Microsoft Edge scripting engine memory corruption issue. A user visiting a crafted website could let an attacker run code or crash the browser. The bundle includes public exploit references, but does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to environments still running vulnerable Microsoft Edge versions covered by Microsoft bulletin MS16-145. The bundle does not identify exact builds, operating systems, or CPEs. Treat this as a high-priority legacy browser risk. The business concern is endpoint compromise through web browsing, especially on systems that missed 2016 Microsoft Edge security updates. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS16-145 guidance for the official update path.; Patch or retire affected Microsoft Edge installations covered by MS16-145.; Prioritize endpoints that browse untrusted websites or email links..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 41357CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- MS16-145CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=983CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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