Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Flaw in Windows 10 and Server 2016
CVE-2017-8655

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

Microsoft Edge in various versions of Windows 10, including Gold and subsequent releases, along with Windows Server 2016, is susceptible to a memory corruption vulnerability. This issue arises from the Microsoft browser's JavaScript engines not correctly handling objects in memory, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code under the context of the currently logged-in user. The flaw highlights the importance of keeping browsers updated to safeguard against potential exploits.

Affected Version(s)

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100027
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039095
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EPSS Score

34% 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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