CVE-2016-3298
Microsoft Internet Explorer Messaging API Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Internet Explorer, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Jun 14, 2022.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and the Internet Messaging API in Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allow remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Affected versions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | Microsoft | 9; 10; 11 | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2016-3298 scored CVSS 6.5: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer Messaging API Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Internet Explorer systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2016-3298: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer Messaging API Information Disclosure Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Microsoft Internet Explorer. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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