CVE-2016-3351: Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 14, 2016
·
Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Other sources

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that certain functions in Internet Explorer and Edge handle objects in memory. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to detect specific files on the user's computer.

CISA

Affected Software

23 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1511
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
All of the following
Microsoft Edge
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1511
Microsoft Windows 10 1607

Event History

Sep 14, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 24, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3351?

CVE-2016-3351 is classified as a medium severity information disclosure vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3351?

To mitigate CVE-2016-3351, ensure that your version of Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge is updated to the latest version.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2016-3351?

CVE-2016-3351 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.

4

Which versions of Microsoft Edge are impacted by CVE-2016-3351?

CVE-2016-3351 impacts all versions of Microsoft Edge.

5

Can CVE-2016-3351 lead to unauthorized data exposure?

Yes, CVE-2016-3351 may allow attackers to obtain sensitive information through a crafted website.

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