CVE-2016-3298—Microsoft Internet Explorer Messaging API Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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2022-05-24 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2016-3298
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Internet Explorer
Date Added:
2022-05-24
Due Date:
2022-06-14
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Internet Explorer Messaging API Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Internet Messaging API improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could allow the attacker to test for the presence of files on disk.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3298

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