Overview
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that certain functions in Internet Explorer and Edge handle objects in memory. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to detect specific files on the user's computer.
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3351
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2016-3351 |
| Vendor / Product | Microsoft — Internet Explorer and Edge |
| NVD Published | 2016-09-14 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-10-22 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 6.5 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
| CISA KEV Added | 2022-05-24 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2022-06-14 |
| Known Ransomware Use | ⚠️ Yes |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2022-06-14.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2022-05-24 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2022-06-14 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2016-3351 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |