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ID:1343 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-11809
ID:1343 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-11809
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8746
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11809
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 vulnerability exists due to boundary error when the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft browsers. 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.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft browsers. 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.