CVE-2017-8757

7.5 HIGH
Published: September 13, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to the way Microsoft Edge handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100721
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039326
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8757
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100721
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039326
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8757
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
16.4%
97th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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