Vulnerability identifier: #VU9285

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11872

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Microsoft

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of redirect requests by Microsoft Edge. A remote attacker can bypass Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) redirect restrictions, trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and force the browser to send data that would otherwise be restricted to a destination website of the attacker's choice.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Edge:

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11872

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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.