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CVE-2016-3291

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Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge mishandle cross-origin requests, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-105

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-104

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036789

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036788

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92834

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2016-09-14

Updated: 2026-05-06

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 2.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Severity: Low

CVSS v3

Base Score: 2.4

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Severity: Low

EPSS

EPSS: 0.13032

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