CVE-2016-3298CISA KEV

Microsoft Internet Explorer Messaging API Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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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.

Product: Internet Explorer
Added to KEV: 24 May 2022
Federal remediation due: 14 Jun 2022
Known ransomware use: Not reported

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23 Oct 2026 · 09:33:49 UTC Source coverage: cisa-kevIncomplete → Current
23 Oct 2026 · 08:31:50 UTC Source coverage: cisa-kevCurrent → Incomplete

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