Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2016-3288?

Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 11. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2016-3288 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2016-3288 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2016-3288?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2016-3288?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2016-3288 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2016-3288

HighPublic exploit

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3290.

Published Aug 9, 2016 · Updated May 6, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2016-3288 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3) affecting Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3

7.5

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

52%

Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Internet ExplorerMicrosoft	11	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Aug 9, 2016
Last updated
May 6, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

References

exploitExploitDB-40253
otherMS16-095
other40253
other92321
other1036562

FAQ

Common Questions.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3290.
Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 11. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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