Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to force the browser to send data that would otherwise be restricted to a destination website of the attacker's choice, due to how Microsoft Edge handles redirect requests, aka "Microsoft Edge Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11863 and CVE-2017-11874.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Edge | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101749Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039801Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-1187PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101749Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039801Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-1187PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-11872?
CVE-2017-11872 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to force the browser to send data that would otherwise be restricted to a destination website of the attac...
How severe is CVE-2017-11872?
CVE-2017-11872 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-11872?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.