Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-8522
Microsoft browsers in Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user when the JavaScript engines fail to render when handling objects in memory in Microsoft browsers, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8517 and CVE-2017-8524.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2017-8522
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-8522
15.00%
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-2017-8522
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
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-8522
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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-2017-8522
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8522
CVE-2017-8522 | Scripting Engine Memory Corruption VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98926
Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge CVE-2017-8522 Remote Memory Corruption VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038673
Microsoft Internet Explorer Object Memory Handling Flaw in JavaScript Engine Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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