Security Feature Bypass in Microsoft Browsers on Multiple Windows Versions
CVE-2017-8592

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows 7 Sp1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Sp1, Windows 8.1, Windows Rt 8.1, And Windows Server 2012 And R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, And 1703, And Windows Server 2016
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 July 2017

Summary

This vulnerability affects multiple Microsoft browser versions on various Windows operating systems, allowing attackers to bypass security features due to improper handling of redirect requests. This could potentially enable unauthorized actions or data exposure, compromising the integrity of web interactions. Users of affected Windows versions are advised to apply security updates and implement best practices to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 Microsoft browsers

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038860
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038859
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99396
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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