Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability

1) Information Disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU283

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3329

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer incorrectly handles web page content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick a victim to open that page in browser and determine presence of specific files on victim’s computer.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability my allow an attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

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Microsoft Internet Explorer: 9 - 11

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2016-3329

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.