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MEDIUM · 4.3

CVE-2016-0059

The Hyperlink Object Library in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted URL in a (1) e-mail message or (2) Of...

Vulnerability Description

The Hyperlink Object Library in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted URL in a (1) e-mail message or (2) Office document, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer9

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-0059?

CVE-2016-0059 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Hyperlink Object Library in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted URL in a (1) e-mail message or (2) Of...

How severe is CVE-2016-0059?

CVE-2016-0059 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0059?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.