Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-11766
Published: September 12, 2017 / Updated: September 12, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8249
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: 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:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11766
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
Detailed 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 convince the victim to take action, typically by way of enticement in an email or Instant Messenger message, or by opening an attachment sent through email, 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.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-11766
Install updates from vendor's website.