#VU849 Information disclosure in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge - CVE-2016-3391

Vulnerability identifier: #VU849

Vulnerability 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

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 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.

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.