Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Internet Explorer in the way that the JScript and VBScript engines render when handling objects in memory. The vulnerability could corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0093.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97454Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038238
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0201PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97454Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038238
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0201PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-0201?
CVE-2017-0201 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Internet Explorer in the way that the JScript and VBScript engines render when handling objects in memory. The vulnerability could corrupt memory in suc...
How severe is CVE-2017-0201?
CVE-2017-0201 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0201?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.