CVE-2016-3298

Known Exploited

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."

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 24.01% Top 5%

KEV Since

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-118	patch vendor advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-126	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93392	vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036992	vdb entry third party advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3298?: CVE-2016-3298 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-3298?: To fix CVE-2016-3298, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-3298 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2016-3298 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~24% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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