Information disclosure in Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2016-0194

Vulnerability identifier: #VU5080

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0194

CWE-ID: CWE-388

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

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

The weakness exists due to improper handling of files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted content, trick the victim into opening it, view the contents of arbitrary files on the system and use this information to launch further attacks.

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

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Install update form vendor's website.

• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-051.aspx

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability