ID:1311 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-8731

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1311 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-8731

ID:1311 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-8731

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU8258
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8731
CWE-ID: CWE-119
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 boundary error when Microsoft Edge accesses objects in memory. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code 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.