Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-0240
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge in the way affected Microsoft scripting engines render when handling objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0221 and CVE-2017-0227.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2017-0240
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-0240
21.08%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 97 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-0240
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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
|
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
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-0240
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-0240
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038424
Microsoft Edge Object Memory Handling Flaws in Scripting Engine Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTracker
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0240
CVE-2017-0240 | Scripting Engine Memory Corruption VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98203
Microsoft Edge CVE-2017-0240 Remote Memory Corruption VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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