Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Microsoft Browsers and Windows Products
CVE-2017-8517

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Browsers
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2017

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Microsoft browsers on various Windows operating systems that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. This occurs due to the JavaScript engines failing to properly render certain objects in memory. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized control over the affected system, enabling the attacker to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft browsers Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038673
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98895
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EPSS Score

65% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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