CVE-2016-0162 Microsoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure
Remote attackers can determine the existence of local files via crafted JavaScript in Internet Explorer, potentially exposing sensitive file system information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 24 May 2022
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-0162?
CVE-2016-0162 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published on 12 Apr 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files via crafted JavaScript code, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0162?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0162?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0162 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 14 Jun 2022.
Is CVE-2016-0162 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2016-0162 in the wild since at least 24 May 2022.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer
- CVE-2014-1776 Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption
- CVE-2021-27085 Microsoft Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2017-0222 Microsoft Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2017-0210 Microsoft Internet Explorer Privilege Escalation
- CVE-2017-0149 Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gq2g-gj23-9684.