Question 1

What is CVE-2016-0162?

Accepted Answer

CVE-2016-0162 is a medium-severity software vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3. Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files via crafted JavaScript code, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Question 2

Is CVE-2016-0162 being actively exploited?

Accepted Answer

Yes — CVE-2016-0162 is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, so it is confirmed exploited in the wild. Patch affected products as a priority.

Question 3

What products does CVE-2016-0162 affect?

Accepted Answer

Tracked products affected include Internet Explorer. Check the version you run to see whether it is affected.

Question 4

How do I fix CVE-2016-0162?

Accepted Answer

This vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild — patch affected products urgently. An official patch or advisory is available. Upgrade affected products to a fixed version.

CVE-2016-0162

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Impact & exploitability

Affected products we track (1)

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