Scripting Engine Memory Corruption in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and Server 2016
CVE-2017-8656

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft Edge allows attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user. This arises from the way the browser's JavaScript engines handle memory objects. By exploiting this weakness, an attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to system resources, compromising user data and system security. It is critical for users to apply security updates to protect against this issue, as it specifically affects several versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016.

Affected Version(s)

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100033
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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

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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