#VU7713 Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2017-8635
Published: August 8, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7713
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:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8635
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to an error when handling objects in memory by 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 system privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to an error when handling objects in memory by 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 system privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.