Scripting Engine Memory Corruption in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and Server 2016
CVE-2017-8672

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A vulnerability in the Microsoft Edge browser affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016, allowing attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. This occurs due to the improper handling of objects in memory by the browser's JavaScript engines. Successful exploitation may allow an attacker to gain access to the system, making it essential for users to apply the latest security updates to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Scripting Engine Microsoft 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.securitytracker.com/id/1039095
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100072
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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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