Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-8757
Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to the way Microsoft Edge handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2017-8757
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*When used together with: Microsoft » Windows Server 2016
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-8757
22.39%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 95 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-8757
| 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
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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
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-8757
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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-2017-8757
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039326
Microsoft Edge Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Bypass Security Restrictions, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100721
Microsoft Edge CVE-2017-8757 Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8757
CVE-2017-8757 | Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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