Medium · published September 14, 2016
CVSS calls it medium at 6.5. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 98.0th percentile for exploit probability.
⚠️ A crafted website could spill the beans! Microsoft IE 9-11 and Edge are letting attackers sneak a peek at sensitive information without breaking a sweat. 🌐 Think of it as a restaurant that mistakenly hands out the order slips to anyone asking for them. A malicious site can scoop up sensitive data like a diner swiping receipts from your table! This vulnerability could allow attackers to extract personal information from unsuspecting users, leading to privacy breaches that can have serious consequences. With just a cleverly crafted web page, your data could be at risk, exposing you to potential identity theft or account compromise.
Think of it as a restaurant that mistakenly hands out the order slips to anyone asking for them. A malicious site can scoop up sensitive data like a diner swiping receipts from your table! The 'Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability' allows unauthorized access to sensitive data by exploiting flaws in Internet Explorer and Edge, specifically targeting how these browsers handle certain requests. This means attackers can harvest information without the user's consent or knowledge.
This vulnerability could allow attackers to extract personal information from unsuspecting users, leading to privacy breaches that can have serious consequences. With just a cleverly crafted web page, your data could be at risk, exposing you to potential identity theft or account compromise. To safeguard your systems, ensure users upgrade to a more secure browser version and educate them on recognizing suspicious websites. Additionally, consider applying security settings that limit exposure to potentially harmful sites while browsing. You can tackle this! Keep your browsers updated and educate users on safe browsing practices to lock this vulnerability down. 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/internet_explorer | all versions | — |
| microsoft/internet_explorer | all versions | — |
| microsoft/internet_explorer | all versions | — |
| microsoft/edge | all versions | — |