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CVE-2016-7297 is a Microsoft Edge scripting engine memory corruption flaw. A malicious website could make a vulnerable browser run attacker-controlled code or crash. The business risk is highest where legacy Edge remains in use or unmanaged endpoints can browse untrusted sites. Exposure is most likely on endpoints still running Microsoft Edge versions covered by MS16-145 without the relevant security update. Public servers are not the primary exposure path; user browsing activity is. Treat this as a legacy browser patch-compliance issue with high potential impact. Prioritize confirmation that affected Edge installations are patched, replaced, or removed from business use. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance from MS16-145 or superseding security updates.; Remove or retire unsupported vulnerable Microsoft Edge deployments.; Prioritize managed endpoints that browse external or email-linked websites..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS16-145CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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