#VU7450 Open redirect in Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2017-8592

Vulnerability identifier: #VU7450

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8592

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper handling of redirect requests by Microsoft Browsers. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted link, bypass CORS redirect restrictions and redirect the victim on potentially dangerous website.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Internet Explorer: 9 - 11

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8592

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.