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ID:1279 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-8636
ID:1279 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-8636
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7714
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8636
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to an error when handling objects in memory by Microsoft browser JavaScript engines. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted website, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to an error when handling objects in memory by Microsoft browser JavaScript engines. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted website, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.