PT-2016-1677 · Microsoft · Internet Explorer

Published 2016-04-12 · Updated 2025-04-07 · CVE-2016-0162

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

4.3

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 9 through 11

Description The issue is related to the improper handling of JavaScript, which can lead to information disclosure. An attacker could exploit this to determine the existence of files using specially crafted JavaScript code. This could potentially allow an attacker to read data that was not intended to be disclosed, although it would not enable code execution or direct privilege elevation. The vulnerability could still be used to obtain information in an attempt to further compromise the affected system.

Recommendations For Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 9 through 11, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue to prevent potential information disclosure. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of JavaScript in Internet Explorer until a patch is available.

Fix

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

BDU:2016-01003

CVE-2016-0162

Affected Products

Internet Explorer

References · 16

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2016-01003 · Security Note
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-0162 · Security Note
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-037 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-0162 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0162 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/110617 · Telegram Post
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1035521 · Note
• http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS16-037 · Note
• https://cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog · Note
• http://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms16-037 · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/118054 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/84990 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/108399 · Telegram Post
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/85939 · Note
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2016-0162 · Note