ID:1313 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-8755

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1313 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-8755

ID:1313 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-8755

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU8265
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8755
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 an error when the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft Edge. 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.