Main Vulnerability Database SB2016091316

SB2016091316 - Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published: September 13, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016091316

Severity

Low

Patch available

YES

Number of vulnerabilities 1

Exploitation vector Remote access

Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Low
Medium
High
Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3325)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to boundary error when handling a malicious file. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted content, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and gain access to potentially sensitive data.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2016-3325