What is CVE-2016-0162?

CVE-2016-0162 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2016-04-12.

Is CVE-2016-0162 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-0162 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-05-24), indicating it is being actively exploited. 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

Vulnerability in N/a

CVE-2016-0162

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files via crafted JavaScript code, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

EPSS: 0.437 (97.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

N/a — versions n/a

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on 2022-05-24. CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: 2022-06-14.

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

1035521 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
MS16-037 (x_refsource_MS, vendor-advisory)
85939 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0162?: CVE-2016-0162 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2016-04-12.
Is CVE-2016-0162 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2016-0162 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-05-24), indicating it is being actively exploited. 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.