ID:4633 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-0234

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:4633 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-0234

ID:4633 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-0234

Published: September 21, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU6468
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0234
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 weakness exists due to boundary error in Chakra 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 privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.