#VU5080 Information disclosure in Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2016-0194

Vulnerability identifier: #VU5080

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
The 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.

Mitigation
Install update form vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Internet Explorer: 10 - 11

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External links
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-051.aspx

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.