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CVE-2016-3298

6.5 · MEDIUM Actively Exploited
Published Oct 14, 2016 microsoft EPSS 32.79% (98th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2016-3298 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. 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 and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer to the latest patched version. 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.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3298?

CVE-2016-3298 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. 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 and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer to the latest patched version. 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.

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