CVE-2016-7288

HIGH

Microsoft Edge - Remote Code Execution via TypedArray.sort Use-After-Free

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2016-7288. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a use-after-free vulnerability in TypedArray.sort in Microsoft ChakraCore. The PoC triggers a detached TypedArray buffer during a valueOf call, leading to a memory corruption condition.

Description

The scripting engines in Microsoft Edge allow 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-2016-7286, CVE-2016-7296, and CVE-2016-7297.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · htmldoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41357

This exploit demonstrates a use-after-free vulnerability in TypedArray.sort in Microsoft ChakraCore. The PoC triggers a detached TypedArray buffer during a valueOf call, leading to a memory corruption condition.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft ChakraCore (Edge/IE JavaScript engine)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: 64-bit system · Browser with ChakraCore engine (e.g., Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41357/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94749
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037444

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.7931
EPSS Percentile 99.1%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (1)
microsoft/edge
Published Dec 20, 2016
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026