CVE-2016-0188

Internet Explorer Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

CVE-2016-0188 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by KB3156387, released May 10, 2016. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

HighPublicly disclosed
CVSS
n/a
Important
Exploitation
None reported
Exploitation Unlikely
CISA KEV
Not listed
Not in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
EPSS
0.1833
97th percentile

<p>A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer fails to validate User Mode Code Integrity (UMCI) policies. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass Device Guard UMCI policies.</p> <p>To exploit the vulnerability, a user could either visit a malicious website or an attacker with access to the system could run a specially crafted application. An attacker could then leverage the vulnerability to run unsigned malicious code as though it were signed by a trusted source.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Internet Explorer validates UMCI policies.</p>

Where it's fixed

ProductFixed inFixReleased
Microsoft
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems 10240.16854 KB3156387 May 10, 2016
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 for x64-based Systems 10240.16854 KB3156387 May 10, 2016

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