Microsoft Edge CVE-2017-8617 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

by CIRT Team

Description: Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 1703 allows a remote code execution vulnerability in the way affected Microsoft scripting engines render when handling objects in memory, aka “Microsoft Edge Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.”

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:

• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-8617
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99422/info
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8617

CIRT Team

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