What is CVE-2016-3351?

CVE-2016-3351 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2016-09-14.

Is CVE-2016-3351 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-3351 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-05-24), indicating it is being actively exploited. 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

Vulnerability in N/a

CVE-2016-3351

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 and Microsoft Edge allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

EPSS: 0.454 (97.7th 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.

Known ransomware campaign use: yes.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

1036789 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
92788 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
www.brokenbrowser.com/detecting-apps-mimetype-malware/ (x_refsource_MISC)
MS16-104 (x_refsource_MS, vendor-advisory)
MS16-105 (x_refsource_MS, vendor-advisory)
1036788 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3351?: CVE-2016-3351 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2016-09-14.
Is CVE-2016-3351 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2016-3351 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-05-24), indicating it is being actively exploited. 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.