Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-0162
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files via crafted JavaScript code, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2016-0162
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2016-0162 is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
CISA vulnerability name:
Microsoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CISA required action:
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA description:
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer does not properly handle JavaScript. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to detect specific files on the user's computer.
Notes:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0162
Added on
2022-05-24
Action due date
2022-06-14
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-0162
29.61%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 96 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-0162
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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4.3
|
MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
8.6
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
4.3
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
2.8
|
1.4
|
NIST | |
4.3
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
2.8
|
1.4
|
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | 2025-02-10 |
4.3
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
2.8
|
1.4
|
NIST | 2024-07-02 |
References for CVE-2016-0162
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-037
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-037 - Critical | Microsoft DocsPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85939
Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2016-0162 Information Disclosure VulnerabilityBroken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035521
Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Memory Corruption Errors Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerBroken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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