Main Vulnerability Database SB2016121318

SB2016121318 - Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published: December 13, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016121318

CSH 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 vulnerability.

1) Information Disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7199)

CWE-ID: CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear

A remote attacker can obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of objects in memory. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim to open it in browser and obtain browser window state from a different domain.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Note: this vulnerability was publicly disclosed.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2016-7199