CVE-2016-3198 Security feature bypass in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass Content Security Policy protections in Microsoft Edge using a crafted document, undermining browser security controls.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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-2016-3198?

CVE-2016-3198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 16 Jun 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 Edge allows remote attackers to bypass the Content Security Policy (CSP) protection mechanism via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Edge Security Feature Bypass."

Weakness: CWE-254

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3198?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Edge.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3198?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3198 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-3198 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3198 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Edge vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3gm7-pcqj-26pm.

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