ID:1055 - Exploit for Type confusion in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-0037

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1055 - Exploit for Type confusion in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-0037

ID:1055 - Exploit for Type confusion in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-0037

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU5895
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0037
CWE-ID: CWE-704
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Edge

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

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