# KB3193515: October 2016 security update

KB3193515, released October 11, 2016, fixes 1 CVE across 5 products. One of them is being exploited (CVE-2016-3298); 1 on CISA KEV. Patch Radar priority: Patch now. The product is no longer supported.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/fix/microsoft/kb3193515
- Platform: Microsoft
- Released: Oct 11, 2016
- Priority: Patch now (Closes CVE-2016-3298, exploited (CISA KEV))
- CVEs: 1, exploited: 1, on CISA KEV: 1
- Vendor advisory: https://support.microsoft.com/help/3193515

## Applies to

| Product | Release | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| [Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/microsoft/windows-server-2008-for-32-bit-systems-service-pack-2.md) |  |  |
| [Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/microsoft/windows-server-2008-for-itanium-based-systems-service-pack-2.md) |  |  |
| [Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/microsoft/windows-server-2008-for-x64-based-systems-service-pack-2.md) |  |  |
| [Windows Vista Service Pack 2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/microsoft/windows-vista-service-pack-2.md) |  |  |
| [Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/microsoft/windows-vista-x64-edition-service-pack-2.md) |  |  |

## CVEs this fix closes

| CVE | Priority | Component | CVSS | EPSS | Exploitation |
|---|---|---|---:|---:|---|
| [CVE-2016-3298](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2016-3298.md) | Patch now | Internet Explorer | n/a | 0.3333 | CISA KEV |

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