#VU5246 Security bypass in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge - CVE-2016-3353

Vulnerability identifier: #VU5246

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3353

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Edge

Software vendor:
Microsoft

The 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.

Install update from vendor's website.

• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-104