Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Microsoft Edge
CVE-2017-8605

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, And 1703, And Windows Server 2016
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 July 2017

Summary

The vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge due to flaws in the JavaScript engine when rendering objects in memory. These flaws could be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. This could lead to further compromises if the user has elevated privileges. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016, highlighting the importance of timely software updates and security patches.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 Microsoft Edge

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038849
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99388
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EPSS Score

18% 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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