SB2016110814 - Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published: November 8, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016110814
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-2016-7227)
A remote attacker can obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of objects in memory. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim to open it in browser and detect specific files on the user's computer.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.