Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1703 allows an attacker to obtain information to further compromise the user's system due to the Chakra scripting engine not properly handling objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability".
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/100029Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039095Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8659PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100029Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039095Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8659PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8659?
CVE-2017-8659 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1703 allows an attacker to obtain information to further compromise the user's system due to the Chakra scripting engine not properly handling objects in memory,...
How severe is CVE-2017-8659?
CVE-2017-8659 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8659?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Windows 10.