Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-8499
Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 1703 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user when the Edge JavaScript scripting engine fails to handle objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8520, CVE-2017-8521, CVE-2017-8548, and CVE-2017-8549.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute code
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-8499
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 4.15%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 92 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-8499
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 |
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-2017-8499
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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-2017-8499
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038661
Microsoft Edge Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Bypass Security Restrictions and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8499
CVE-2017-8499 | Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98883
Microsoft Edge CVE-2017-8499 Remote Memory Corruption VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
Products affected by CVE-2017-8499
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*