What is the severity of CVE-2016-7227?

CVE-2016-7227 has a severity rating that can be classified as critical due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7227?

To fix CVE-2016-7227, it is recommended to update Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge to the latest versions provided by Microsoft.

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2016-7227?

CVE-2016-7227 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-7227?

CVE-2016-7227 can be exploited by attackers to determine the existence of local files on the user's system via specially crafted web content.

Is Microsoft Edge vulnerable to CVE-2016-7227?

Yes, CVE-2016-7227 affects Microsoft Edge in addition to older versions of Internet Explorer.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-7227

low

3.1

CWE

200

10/11/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7227: Infoleak

First published: Thu Nov 10 2016(Updated: )

The scripting engines in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to determine the existence of local files via unspecified vectors, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7227?
CVE-2016-7227 has a severity rating that can be classified as critical due to its potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7227?
To fix CVE-2016-7227, it is recommended to update Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge to the latest versions provided by Microsoft.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2016-7227?
CVE-2016-7227 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-7227?
CVE-2016-7227 can be exploited by attackers to determine the existence of local files on the user's system via specially crafted web content.
Is Microsoft Edge vulnerable to CVE-2016-7227?
Yes, CVE-2016-7227 affects Microsoft Edge in addition to older versions of Internet Explorer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7227?
CVE-2016-7227 has a severity rating that can be classified as critical due to its potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7227?
To fix CVE-2016-7227, it is recommended to update Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge to the latest versions provided by Microsoft.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2016-7227?
CVE-2016-7227 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-7227?
CVE-2016-7227 can be exploited by attackers to determine the existence of local files on the user's system via specially crafted web content.
Is Microsoft Edge vulnerable to CVE-2016-7227?
Yes, CVE-2016-7227 affects Microsoft Edge in addition to older versions of Internet Explorer.