CVE-2016-0162 : Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to determine th

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."

Published 2016-04-12 23:59:26

Updated 2025-04-12 10:46:41

Source Microsoft Corporation

View at NVD, CVE.org

Vulnerability category: Information leak

Products affected by CVE-2016-0162

Microsoft » Internet Explorer » Version: 9
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows Server 2008 » Version: N/A Update SP2
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows Vista » Version: N/A Update SP2
Microsoft » Internet Explorer » Version: 10
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows Server 2012 » Version: N/A
Microsoft » Internet Explorer » Version: 11
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows 10 1507 » Version: N/A
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows 10 1511 » Version: N/A
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows 7 » Version: N/A Update SP1
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows 8.1 » Version: N/A
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows Rt 8.1 » Version: N/A
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows Server 2008 » Version: R2 Update SP1
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows Server 2012 » Version: R2

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

EPSS FAQ

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
4.3	MEDIUM	AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N	8.6	2.9	NIST
Access Vector: Network Access Complexity: Medium Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: Partial Integrity Impact: None Availability Impact: None
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
Attack Vector: Network Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: None User Interaction: Required Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: Low Integrity: None Availability: None
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
Attack Vector: Network Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: None User Interaction: Required Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: Low Integrity: None Availability: None
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
Attack Vector: Network Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: None User Interaction: Required Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: Low Integrity: None Availability: None

References for CVE-2016-0162

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-037

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-037 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
Patch;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85939

Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2016-0162 Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Broken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035521

Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Memory Corruption Errors Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTracker
Broken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry

CVEs referencing this url

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Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-0162

Products affected by CVE-2016-0162

CVE-2016-0162 is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-0162

CVSS scores for CVE-2016-0162

References for CVE-2016-0162