Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to obtain information to further compromise the user's system when Microsoft Edge improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8499, CVE-2017-8520, CVE-2017-8521, and CVE-2017-8548.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Edge | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98955Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8549PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98955Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8549PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8549?
CVE-2017-8549 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to obtain information to further compromise the user's system when Microsoft Edge improper...
How severe is CVE-2017-8549?
CVE-2017-8549 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-2017-8549?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.