CVE-2016-3324

HIGH

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9-11 - Remote Code Execution or Denial of Service via Memory Corruption

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2016-3324. PoCs published by Skylined.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This PoC exploits an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9-11 by manipulating CSS property values to disclose memory contents. It uses heap feng shui to control memory layout and trigger the bug via the 'textdecorationblink' property.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Skylined · htmldoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40748

This PoC exploits an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9-11 by manipulating CSS property values to disclose memory contents. It uses heap feng shui to control memory layout and trigger the bug via the 'textdecorationblink' property.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Internet Explorer 9-11
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must visit a malicious webpage · JavaScript must be enabled
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92809
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40748/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036788

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.1168
EPSS Percentile 93.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

Status published
Products (3)
microsoft/internet_explorer 9
microsoft/internet_explorer 10
microsoft/internet_explorer 11
Published Sep 14, 2016
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026