Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Microsoft Edge
CVE-2017-8670

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

An issue in Microsoft Edge allows attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user. This vulnerability arises from how the Microsoft browser's JavaScript engine handles memory objects, potentially leading to severe security implications if exploited. Users running affected versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 should take immediate precautions.

Affected Version(s)

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

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42477/
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100070
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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EPSS Score

71% 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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