What is CVE-2016-0166?

CVE-2016-0166 is a security advisory published by Microsoft with Critical severity. EchelonGraph links Microsoft's advisory rather than copying its page; it is at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2016-0166.

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2016-0166 cover?

CVE-2016-0166 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2016-0166. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with its EchelonGraph score.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-0166?

CVE-2016-0166 affects 8 products, including: Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems; Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems; Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems; Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 for x64-based Systems; Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems; and others — see the full list on the advisory page.

How do I remediate CVE-2016-0166?

Microsoft lists 2 KB articles for CVE-2016-0166: KB3147461, KB3147458, and 3 other updates. Each is listed on this page with its update type and, where Microsoft gives one, its fixed build; Microsoft's advisory is at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2016-0166.

CVE-2016-0166Critical

Microsoft security update for CVE-2016-0166 — Internet Explorer 11 on Windows

Vendor

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)

Published

April 12, 2016

Last Modified

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🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

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📋 Microsoft's advisory

EchelonGraph does not copy Microsoft's advisory page: its FAQ and remediation text are not shown here. Read the advisory on https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2016-0166. This page also shows what EchelonGraph holds for CVE-2016-0166, with the description from its CVE record, which the CVE Numbering Authority that assigned the CVE wrote: for a CVE Microsoft assigned, often in the words of Microsoft's own advisory.

🎯 Affected products8

Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows RT 8.1
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows Server 2012 R2

✅ Updates Microsoft lists: 2 KB articles and 3 other updates

5 rows: one per KB article or update, update type and fixed build. Their details are on Microsoft's advisory.

KB article	Update	Fixed build
KB3147461	Security Update	—
KB3147458	Security Update	—
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—	Security Update	—
—	Security Update	—

🧭 EchelonGraph on CVE-2016-0166

EchelonGraph score: 7.5 HIGH
CISA KEV: Not listed
Fix status: A fix is available — apply it.

Description from the CVE record (CVE.org), as published by its numbering authority

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Published by Microsoft Corporation, the CVE Numbering Authority that assigned CVE-2016-0166, in its CVE record at CVE.org; reused under the CVE Program's Terms of Use (its licence and MITRE's copyright notice are in our Terms of Service).

🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

📋 Microsoft's advisory

🎯 Affected products8

✅ Updates Microsoft lists: 2 KB articles and 3 other updates

🧭 EchelonGraph on CVE-2016-0166

🔗 References (5)