CVE-2016-3276 Other in n/a

Low 3.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can conduct content-spoofing attacks in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11 via crafted URLs, bypassing 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-2016-3276?

CVE-2016-3276 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published on 13 Jul 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 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to conduct content-spoofing attacks via a crafted URL, aka "Microsoft Browser Spoofing Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3276?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3276?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3276 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-3276 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3276 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cq9j-7r3r-xrff.

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