Three vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-0009 CVE-2017-0012 CVE-2017-0033 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-200 CWE-20 CWE-79 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #3 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
Microsoft Internet Explorer Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers Microsoft Edge Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU5949
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0009
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to unknown error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can gain unauthorized access to potentially sensitive data.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Internet Explorer: 9 - 11
Microsoft Edge: All versions
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-006
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Spoofing attack
EUVDB-ID: #VU5951
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0012
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and perform a spoofing attack.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Edge: All versions
Microsoft Internet Explorer: 11
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-006
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-007
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Spoofing attack
EUVDB-ID: #VU5958
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0033
CWE-ID:
CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to unknown error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and perform a spoofing attack.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Internet Explorer: 11
Microsoft Edge: All versions
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-006
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-007
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
