CVE-2016-7199 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass Same Origin Policy to obtain sensitive window-state information via a crafted website in Microsoft browsers.
- 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-2016-7199?
CVE-2016-7199 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 10 Nov 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 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive window-state information via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7199?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7199?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7199 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-7199 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7199 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cfv6-v72g-wm88.