CVE-2016-0024

HIGHNVD 8.88.8—

8.8

The Chakra JavaScript engine in Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

CVSS v3: 8.8
EG Score: 8.8(medium)
EPSS: 96.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 13, 2016

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

Advisory Details (2)

Auto-updated May 9, 2026

No patch confirmed yet.

generic

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-002 - Critical | Microsoft Learn

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-002

generic

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79891

Affected Packages

(1 across 1 ecosystem)

NuGet(1)

Package	Vulnerable range	Fixed in	Dependents
Microsoft.ChakraCore	—	1.2.0	—

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 9× in last 7d / 14× in last 30d)

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2016-0024?

CVE-2016-0024 is a high vulnerability published on January 13, 2016. The Chakra JavaScript engine in Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

When was CVE-2016-0024 disclosed?

CVE-2016-0024 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 13, 2016, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2016-0024 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-0024 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 96.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-0024?

CVE-2016-0024 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2016-0024?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2016-0024, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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