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CVE-2016-3298

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.5 EPSS 23.48% CISA KEV · Actively Exploited

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-10-14 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

AI analysis pending.

CISA KEV Details

Status: This CVE is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Ransomware use: Unknown

Added to KEV: 2022-05-24

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CVE
CVE-2016-3298
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.5
EPSS
23.48%
Microsoft Windows

Original NVD Description

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, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability."