Internet Explorer Security Feature Bypass
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-3353 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Internet Explorer Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers Microsoft Edge Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Security bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU5246
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3353
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of .URL files from the Internet zone. A remot attacker can create a specially crafted .URL file, trick the victim into opening it and bypass security features in the victim's browser.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in security bypass on the target system.
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Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Internet Explorer: 9 - 11
Microsoft Edge: All versions
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2016-3353
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
