CVE-2016-0162

Microsoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure

4.3 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 22.0%

Published12 Apr 2016
Added to CISA KEV24 May 2022
Remediation due14 Jun 2022

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files via crafted JavaScript code, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityLow

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected products

Microsoft Internet Explorer10 · 11 · 9

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Patch & vendor advisories

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-037

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-037PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-0162US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85939Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035521Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2016-0162 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-0162 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 24 May 2022.

How severe is CVE-2016-0162?

CVE-2016-0162 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 22.0% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-0162?

Affected products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0162?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.