Scripting Engine Memory Corruption in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and Server 2016
CVE-2017-8640

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge on multiple versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016, specifically in the manner the browser's JavaScript engine handles objects in memory. This flaw can enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the currently logged-in user. Successful exploitation may give attackers the same user rights as the current user, potentially leading to further system compromise and unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Scripting Engine Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100051
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42476/
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EPSS Score

64% 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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