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CVE-2016-3298

Summary
Assigner-microsoft
Assigner Org ID-f38d906d-7342-40ea-92c1-6c4a2c6478c8
Published At-14 Oct, 2016 | 01:00
Updated At-30 Jul, 2025 | 01:46
Rejected At-
Credits

Microsoft Internet Explorer Messaging API Information Disclosure Vulnerability

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Internet Messaging API improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could allow the attacker to test for the presence of files on disk.

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Metrics (CVSS)
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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV)
cisa.gov
Vendor:
Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft
Product:Internet Explorer
Added At:24 May, 2022
Due At:14 Jun, 2022

Microsoft Internet Explorer Messaging API Information Disclosure Vulnerability

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Internet Messaging API improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could allow the attacker to test for the presence of files on disk.

Used in Ransomware

:

Unknown

CWE

:
CWE-200

Required Action:

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes:

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3298
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:microsoft
Assigner Org ID:f38d906d-7342-40ea-92c1-6c4a2c6478c8
Published At:14 Oct, 2016 | 01:00
Updated At:30 Jul, 2025 | 01:46
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and the Internet Messaging API in Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allow remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Affected Products
Vendor
n/a
Product
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Versions
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  • n/a
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
textN/An/a
Type: text
CWE ID: N/A
Description: n/a
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Metrics Other Info
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions
Configurations
Workarounds
Exploits
Credits
Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-118
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_MS
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-126
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_MS
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93392
vdb-entry
x_refsource_BID
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036992
vdb-entry
x_refsource_SECTRACK
Hyperlink: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-118
Resource:
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_MS
Hyperlink: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-126
Resource:
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_MS
Hyperlink: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93392
Resource:
vdb-entry
x_refsource_BID
Hyperlink: http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036992
Resource:
vdb-entry
x_refsource_SECTRACK
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
1. CVE Program Container
Affected Products
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VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Metrics Other Info
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CAPEC IDDescription
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EventDate
Replaced By
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-118
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_MS
x_transferred
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-126
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_MS
x_transferred
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93392
vdb-entry
x_refsource_BID
x_transferred
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036992
vdb-entry
x_refsource_SECTRACK
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-118
Resource:
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_MS
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-126
Resource:
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_MS
x_transferred
Hyperlink: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93392
Resource:
vdb-entry
x_refsource_BID
x_transferred
Hyperlink: http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036992
Resource:
vdb-entry
x_refsource_SECTRACK
x_transferred
2. CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-noinfoCWE-noinfo Not enough information
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-noinfo
Description: CWE-noinfo Not enough information
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
3.16.5MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Version: 3.1
Base score: 6.5
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Metrics Other Info
kev
dateAdded:
2022-05-24
reference:
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-3298
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions
Configurations
Workarounds
Exploits
Credits
Timeline
EventDate
CVE-2016-3298 added to CISA KEV2022-05-24 00:00:00
Event: CVE-2016-3298 added to CISA KEV
Date: 2022-05-24 00:00:00
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
Information is not available yet
▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:secure@microsoft.com
Published At:14 Oct, 2016 | 02:59
Updated At:12 Apr, 2025 | 10:46

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and the Internet Messaging API in Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allow remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
2022-05-242022-06-14Microsoft Internet Explorer Messaging API Information Disclosure VulnerabilityApply updates per vendor instructions.
Date Added: 2022-05-24
Due Date: 2022-06-14
Vulnerability Name: Microsoft Internet Explorer Messaging API Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Required Action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Primary3.16.5MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Secondary3.16.5MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Primary2.02.6LOW
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Type: Primary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 6.5
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Type: Secondary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 6.5
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Type: Primary
Version: 2.0
Base score: 2.6
Base severity: LOW
Vector:
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
CPE Matches
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>internet_explorer>>9
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_server_2008>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_vista>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>internet_explorer>>10
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_server_2012>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>internet_explorer>>11
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_10_1507>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_10_1511>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1511:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_10_1607>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_7>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_8.1>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_rt_8.1>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_server_2008>>r2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_server_2012>>r2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_7>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_server_2008>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_server_2008>>r2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:itanium:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_server_2008>>r2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_vista>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
NVD-CWE-noinfoPrimarynvd@nist.gov
CWE ID: NVD-CWE-noinfo
Type: Primary
Source: nvd@nist.gov
Evaluator Description
Evaluator Impact

Evaluator Solution

Vendor Statements
References
HyperlinkSourceResource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93392secure@microsoft.com
Broken Link
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036992secure@microsoft.com
Broken Link
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-118secure@microsoft.com
Patch
Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-126secure@microsoft.com
Patch
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93392af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036992af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-118af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch
Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-126af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93392
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Resource:
Broken Link
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
Hyperlink: http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036992
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Resource:
Broken Link
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
Hyperlink: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-118
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Resource:
Patch
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-126
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Resource:
Patch
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93392
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Broken Link
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
Hyperlink: http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036992
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Broken Link
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
Hyperlink: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-118
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Patch
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-126
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Patch
Vendor Advisory

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