SB2016080924 - Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published: August 9, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016080924
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Information Disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3329)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer incorrectly handles web page content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick a victim to open that page in browser and determine presence of specific files on victim’s computer.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability my allow an attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.