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CVE-2016-3298

6.5 · MEDIUMActively Exploited

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and the Internet Messaging API in Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allow remote attackers to determine the existence…

Published Oct 14, 2016EPSS 33.33%

Overview

CVE-2016-3298 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 14, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and the Internet Messaging API in Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allow remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/93392Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1036992Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-118Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-126Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/93392Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1036992Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-118Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-126CISAwww.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-3298

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3298?

CVE-2016-3298 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 14, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2016-3298?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-3298?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-3298?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-3298 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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