CVE-2016-3298

MediumActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and the Internet Messaging API in Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allow remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.5
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft Internet Explorer
PublishedOct 14, 2016
First seenOct 14, 2016
Added to KEVMay 24, 2022

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA due date: Jun 14, 2022

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft internet_explorer9, 10, 11—
microsoft windows_7No range specified—
microsoft windows_server_2008No range specified, r2—
microsoft windows_vistaNo range specified—

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