Vulnerability Description
Internet Explorer on Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user when Internet Explorer improperly accesses objects in memory, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability".
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 11 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99401Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8594PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42336/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99401Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8594PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42336/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8594?
CVE-2017-8594 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Internet Explorer on Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user when Internet Explorer imprope...
How severe is CVE-2017-8594?
CVE-2017-8594 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-2017-8594?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.