CVE-2016-3291: Infoleak
Published Sep 14, 2016
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge mishandle cross-origin requests, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Event History
Sep 14, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3291?
CVE-2016-3291 has a medium severity rating as it involves information disclosure vulnerabilities.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-3291?
To fix CVE-2016-3291, update Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge to the latest versions.
3
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-3291?
CVE-2016-3291 can be exploited through crafted web sites that handle cross-origin requests poorly.
4
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2016-3291?
CVE-2016-3291 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge.
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What can be exposed by CVE-2016-3291?
CVE-2016-3291 could allow attackers to obtain sensitive information from users via affected browsers.