Microsoft Edge Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability (CVE-2016-3199)
Publish date: June 16, 2016
Severity: CRITICAL
Advisory Date: JUN 16, 2016
DESCRIPTION
A vulnerability was discovered in the underlying JavaScript engine for Microsoft Edge that could allow attackers to achieve remote code execution conditions. The underlying issue involves a class object confusion vulnerability that could lead to an out of bound memory write. A successful exploitation of the issue could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote system.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1007661
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