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CVE-2016-0162

Microsoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability

KEVMEDIUM 4.3EPSS 22.1%

Does this matter?

Known to be exploited in the wild (CISA KEV, CISA remediation deadline 14 June 2022). Treat as an emergency change: patch or isolate now, then hunt for prior compromise.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files via crafted JavaScript code, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

CVSS 3.1
4.3 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS
22.09% probability · 98th percentile
CISA KEV
Listed 24 May 2022 · due 14 June 2022
Affected
microsoft/internet explorer
Source
secure@microsoft.com

CISA notes

Apply updates per vendor instructions. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0162

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.