ID:1070 - Exploit for Use-after-free error in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-0070

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1070 - Exploit for Use-after-free error in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-0070

ID:1070 - Exploit for Use-after-free error in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-0070

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU5993
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0070
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
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 memory corruption in Microsoft scripting engine. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted website, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.