What is CVE-2016-0162?

CVE-2016-0162 is a security advisory published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) with Low severity. Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2016-0162 cover?

CVE-2016-0162 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2016-0162. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with the synthesized EG score.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-0162?

CVE-2016-0162 affects 16 products, including: Internet Explorer 10 on Windows Server 2012; Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems; Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems; Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems; Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 for x64-based Systems; and others — see the full list on the advisory page.

CVE-2016-0162: Internet Explorer Information…

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📋 Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer does not properly handle JavaScript. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to detect specific files on the user's computer. In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a website used to attempt to exploit the vulnerability. In addition, compromised websites and websites that accept or host user-generated content could contain specially crafted content that could exploit the vulnerability. In all cases, however, an attacker would have no way to force a user to view the attacker-controlled content. Instead, an attacker would have to convince users to take action. For example, an attacker could trick users into clicking a link that takes them to the attacker's site. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could potentially read data that was not intended to be disclosed. Note that the vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate a user’s rights directly, but the vulnerability could be used to obtain information in an attempt to further compromise the affected system. The security update addresses the vulnerability by helping to restrict what information is returned to Internet Explorer.

🎯 Affected products16

Internet Explorer 10 on Windows Server 2012
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows RT 8.1
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows Server 2012 R2
Internet Explorer 9 on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 9 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 9 on Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 9 on Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2

✅ Remediation

KB4015551 (Monthly Rollup) KB4014661 (IE Cumulative) KB4015550 (Monthly Rollup) KB4015549 (Monthly Rollup) KB4015221 (Security Update) KB4015219 (Security Update)

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📋 Description

🎯 Affected products16

✅ Remediation

🔗 References (7)