Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1703 allows an attacker to elevate privileges due to the way that Microsoft Edge validates JavaScript under specific conditions, aka "Microsoft Edge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8503.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Edge | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1703 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100046Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039101Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8642PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100046Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039101Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8642PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8642?
CVE-2017-8642 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1703 allows an attacker to elevate privileges due to the way that Microsoft Edge validates JavaScript under specific conditions, aka "Microsoft Edge Elevation of...
How severe is CVE-2017-8642?
CVE-2017-8642 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8642?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Windows 10.