Vulnerability 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."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 9 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1511 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93392Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036992Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-11PatchVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-12PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93392Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036992Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-11PatchVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-12PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3298?
CVE-2016-3298 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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...
How severe is CVE-2016-3298?
CVE-2016-3298 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3298?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows 10 1507.