Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2016-3391 |
CWE-ID | CWE-200 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software |
Microsoft Internet Explorer Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers Microsoft Edge Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU849
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3391
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper storage of credential data in memory. A remote attacker can access access a memory dump and get credential information.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability will result in personal data disclosure.
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Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Internet Explorer: 9 - 11
Microsoft Edge: All versions
CPE2.3https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2016-3391
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.