SB2017031437 - Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability

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SB2017031437 - Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Published: March 14, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017031437
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Type confusion (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0037)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to type confusion error within HandleColumnBreakOnColumnSpanningElement when processing CSS elements. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Note: Exploit code for this vulnerability is publicly accessible.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References