CVE-2016-3321
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CVE-2016-3321 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 load different files for attempts to open a file:// URL depending on whether the file exists, which allows local users to enumerate files via vectors involving a file:// URL and an HTML5 sandbox iframe, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 35.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 load different files for attempts to open a file:// URL depending on whether the file exists, which allows local users to enumerate files via vectors involving a file:// URL and an HTML5 sandbox iframe, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 10 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 11 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/44Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20160301/internet_explorer_iframe_sandbox_local_file_name_disclosure_vulnerability.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/44Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20160301/internet_explorer_iframe_sandbox_local_file_name_disclosure_vulnerability.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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