#VU848 Information disclosure in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge - CVE-2016-3267

Vulnerability identifier: #VU848

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3267

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers
Microsoft Edge
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 object memory handling error. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted content, trick the victim inro downloading it, trigger memory corruption and determine arbitrary files on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability will result in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Internet Explorer: 9 - 11

Microsoft Edge: All versions

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External links
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-118
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms16-119

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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.