#VU5895 Type confusion in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-0037
Published: February 27, 2017 / Updated: November 20, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5895
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0037
CWE-ID: CWE-704
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Edge
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to type confusion error within HandleColumnBreakOnColumnSpanningElement when processing CSS elements. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Note: Exploit code for this vulnerability is publicly accessible.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.