What is the severity of CVE-2016-7278?

CVE-2016-7278 has been rated as important, indicating a significant risk of information disclosure under certain conditions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7278?

To mitigate CVE-2016-7278, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2016-7278?

CVE-2016-7278 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7278?

CVE-2016-7278 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.

How can attackers exploit CVE-2016-7278?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2016-7278 by using crafted websites to gain access to sensitive information from the victim's process memory.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-7278

medium

5.3

CWE

200

20/12/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7278: Infoleak

First published: Tue Dec 20 2016(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "Windows Hyperlink Object Library Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

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-2016-7278?
CVE-2016-7278 has been rated as important, indicating a significant risk of information disclosure under certain conditions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7278?
To mitigate CVE-2016-7278, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2016-7278?
CVE-2016-7278 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7278?
CVE-2016-7278 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2016-7278?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2016-7278 by using crafted websites to gain access to sensitive information from the victim's process memory.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7278?
CVE-2016-7278 has been rated as important, indicating a significant risk of information disclosure under certain conditions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7278?
To mitigate CVE-2016-7278, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2016-7278?
CVE-2016-7278 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7278?
CVE-2016-7278 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2016-7278?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2016-7278 by using crafted websites to gain access to sensitive information from the victim's process memory.