Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-8496
Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user when Microsoft Edge improperly accesses objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8497.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute code
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-8496
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 93.96%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 99 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-8496
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.6
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
4.9
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10.0
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NIST |
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7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.6
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-8496
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-8496
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98880
Microsoft Edge CVE-2017-8496 Remote Memory Corruption VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42246/
Microsoft Edge - 'CssParser::RecordProperty' Type ConfusionExploit;VDB Entry;Third Party Advisory
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8496
CVE-2017-8496 | Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2017-8496
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*