Vulnerability Description
Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Server 2012 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user due to Internet Explorer improperly accessing objects in memory, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability".
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 9 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100058Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8651PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100058Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8651PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8651?
CVE-2017-8651 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Server 2012 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user due to Internet Explorer improperly acces...
How severe is CVE-2017-8651?
CVE-2017-8651 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-2017-8651?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.