Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-8520
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-2017-8499, CVE-2017-8521, CVE-2017-8548, and CVE-2017-8549.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2017-8520
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-8520
15.76%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 94 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-8520
| 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 | |
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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
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-8520
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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-2017-8520
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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-2017-8520
CVE-2017-8520 | Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98924
Microsoft Edge CVE-2017-8520 Remote Memory Corruption VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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