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CVE-2016-3298

CISA KEV

Published May 24, 2022 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official 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.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
MicrosoftInternet Explorer

Patch Status

Patch by 2022-06-14

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2016-3298.