Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Microsoft Browsers
CVE-2017-8636

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Scripting Engine
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 August 2017

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Microsoft browsers due to improper handling of objects in memory within the JavaScript engines. This flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of an affected user. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker could gain control over the user's system, allowing them to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights. Protection strategies involve applying security updates provided by Microsoft to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

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

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100056
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42466/
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EPSS Score

88% 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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