Vulnerability identifier: #VU281

Vulnerability 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-2016-3326

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to out-of-bound read when handling objects in memory. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick a victim to open that page in browser and obtain potentially sensitive information from system memory.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability my allow an attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information to perform further attacks against vulnerable system.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Edge:

Microsoft Internet Explorer: 9 - 11

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External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-095.aspx
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-096.aspx

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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.