Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-0194 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-388 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Microsoft Internet Explorer Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU5080
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0194
CWE-ID:
CWE-388 - Error Handling
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted content, trick the victim into opening it, view the contents of arbitrary files on the system and use this information to launch further attacks.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.
Install updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Internet Explorer: 10 - 11
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2016-0194
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
