Scripting Engine Memory Corruption in Microsoft Browsers for Windows Products
CVE-2017-8522

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. It arises due to the JavaScript engines' failure to correctly render objects in memory within Microsoft browsers. By exploiting this flaw, a malicious actor could potentially take control of an affected system, making it critical to apply security updates as they become available.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft browsers Microsoft 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.securityfocus.com/bid/98926
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038673
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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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