What is the severity of CVE-2016-0069?

CVE-2016-0069 is categorized as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0069?

To mitigate CVE-2016-0069, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2016-0069?

CVE-2016-0069 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.

Can CVE-2016-0069 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-0069 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy.

What kind of attacks can leverage CVE-2016-0069?

CVE-2016-0069 can be leveraged for various attacks that require elevation of privileges within web browsers.

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CVE-2016-0069

critical

9.3

CWE

264

18/2/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-0069

First published: Thu Feb 18 2016(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via unspecified vectors, aka "Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0068.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=9
Internet Explorer	=10
Internet Explorer	=11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0069?
CVE-2016-0069 is categorized as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0069?
To mitigate CVE-2016-0069, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2016-0069?
CVE-2016-0069 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.
Can CVE-2016-0069 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-0069 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy.
What kind of attacks can leverage CVE-2016-0069?
CVE-2016-0069 can be leveraged for various attacks that require elevation of privileges within web browsers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0069?
CVE-2016-0069 is categorized as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0069?
To mitigate CVE-2016-0069, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2016-0069?
CVE-2016-0069 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.
Can CVE-2016-0069 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-0069 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy.
What kind of attacks can leverage CVE-2016-0069?
CVE-2016-0069 can be leveraged for various attacks that require elevation of privileges within web browsers.