CVE-2016-3265: Microsoft.ChakraCore Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f2pg-gcxp-gr2c
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-119
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-3265 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer) affecting Microsoft.ChakraCore libraries in the NuGet ecosystem. The issue involves chakracore rce vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.0.0.

CVE-2016-3265 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-3265
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f2pg-gcxp-gr2c
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Affected Product Microsoft.ChakraCore
Package Ecosystem NuGet
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2016-3265

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Microsoft.ChakraCore dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Microsoft.ChakraCore fixed: 1.2.0.0 
Upgrade Microsoft.ChakraCore to 1.2.0.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for Microsoft.ChakraCore

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2016-3265, inspect your project dependencies for Microsoft.ChakraCore:

inspect dependencies for Microsoft.ChakraCore

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Microsoft.ChakraCore in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.0.0), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer, where the product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. this may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data. In Microsoft.ChakraCore, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The Chakra JavaScript engine in Microsoft Edge allows 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-2016-3269.

CVE-2016-3265 Affected Microsoft.ChakraCore Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
Microsoft.ChakraCore
nuget/Microsoft.ChakraCore
NuGet
< 1.2.0.0
1.2.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2016-3265 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3265
Microsoft.ChakraCore Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/pull/1291
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/17f3d4a4852dcc9e48de7091685b1862afb9f307
Microsoft.ChakraCore Security Information SECURITY
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-085
Microsoft.ChakraCore Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore
Microsoft.ChakraCore Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20210121005807/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036286
Microsoft.ChakraCore Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20210125172651/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91573

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3265?
CVE-2016-3265 is a security vulnerability in Microsoft.ChakraCore involving ChakraCore RCE Vulnerability under CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer.
Which Microsoft.ChakraCore versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.0.0 across affected packages: Microsoft.ChakraCore.
What version fixes CVE-2016-3265?
Upgrading to 1.2.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is Microsoft.ChakraCore affected?
Yes, Microsoft.ChakraCore is affected in releases prior to 1.2.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-3265?
CVE-2016-3265 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-3265?
CVE-2016-3265 is classified under CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer (The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.).
How can I check NuGet dependencies for CVE-2016-3265?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for Microsoft.ChakraCore'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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