HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2017-8497

Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user when Microsoft Edge improperly accesses objects in memory, aka...

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user when Microsoft Edge improperly accesses objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8496.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftEdge-
MicrosoftWindows 101607
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8497?

CVE-2017-8497 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user when Microsoft Edge improperly accesses objects in memory, aka...

How severe is CVE-2017-8497?

CVE-2017-8497 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-2017-8497?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.