Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2017-0149 Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

by CIRT Team

Description: Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka “Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability.” This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0018 and CVE-2017-0037. Internet Explorer 9, 10 and 11 are vulnerable.

Impact: Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user. Failed attacks will cause denial of service conditions.

Mitigation: Updates are available. Please check specific vendor advisory for more information.

Reference URL’s:

• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms17-006.aspx
• http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-0149
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96724/discuss

CIRT Team

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