What is CVE-2016-3298?

CVE-2016-3298 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2016-10-14.

Is CVE-2016-3298 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-3298 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-05-24), indicating it is being actively exploited. 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

Vulnerability in N/a

CVE-2016-3298

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and the Internet Messaging API in Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allow remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a crafted web site…

EPSS: 0.283 (96.6th 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

MS16-118 (x_refsource_MS, vendor-advisory)
MS16-126 (x_refsource_MS, vendor-advisory)
93392 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
1036992 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3298?: CVE-2016-3298 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2016-10-14.
Is CVE-2016-3298 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2016-3298 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-05-24), indicating it is being actively exploited. 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.