Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an Internet Explorer information disclosure issue. A user who opens attacker-controlled content could let a remote attacker learn whether certain files exist on the machine. The direct impact is limited confidentiality exposure, but CISA KEV status means it has been exploited and should not be treated as theoretical. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems where Internet Explorer 9, 10, or 11 remains installed and used to view untrusted web content. The provided structured affected-product data is incomplete, but the CVE description names Internet Explorer 9 through 11. Treat as a high-priority legacy-browser remediation item because CISA KEV indicates known exploitation. The technical impact is not system takeover, but file-existence disclosure can support broader targeting and should be removed from exposed user workflows. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance from MS16-037 for affected Internet Explorer versions.; Retire or restrict legacy Internet Explorer use wherever business processes allow.; Prioritize remediation on systems used for web browsing or email link handling..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N2.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS16-037CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-0162CVE reference · government-resource
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