CVE-2016-3351
microsoft internet explorer, microsoft edge
Published 14 Sept 2016 · updated 14 Aug 2026 · Analyzed
6.5 Medium · CVSS 3.1, NVD
Exploited in the wild
CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 24 May 2022, with a remediation deadline of 14 Jun 2022 for US federal agencies. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/92788 · Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1036788 · Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1036789 · Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-104 · Patch, Vendor Advisory
- docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-105 · Patch, Vendor Advisory
- www.brokenbrowser.com/detecting-apps-mimetype-malware/ · Exploit
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-3351 · US Government Resource