PT-2016-2746 · Microsoft · Edge+1

Brooks Li + 3 · Published 2016-09-13 · Updated 2025-02-10 · CVE-2016-3351

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.5

Medium

Base vector

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

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

Description The issue allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site. This is due to the way the affected components handle objects in memory, which can be exploited by an attacker to further compromise a target system. Research indicates that this type of vulnerability is among those exploited by ransomware operators, highlighting its potential impact.

Recommendations For Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 9 through 11, consider disabling the handling of objects in memory as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. For Microsoft Edge, restrict access to sensitive information to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

BDU:2016-02148

CVE-2016-3351

Affected Products

Edge

Internet Explorer

References · 20

• 🔥 https://brokenbrowser.com/detecting-apps-mimetype-malware · Exploit
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-3351 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-3351 · Vendor Advisory
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-105 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2016-02148 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3351 · Security Note
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-104 · Vendor Advisory
• http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS16-104 · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/84995 · Telegram Post
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1036788 · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/110622 · Telegram Post
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/92788 · Note
• http://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/MS16-104 · Note
• https://cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog · Note
• https://t.me/echeloneyes/1273 · Telegram Post