CVE-2017-0234
published 2017-05-12CVE-2017-0234: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge in the way that the Chakra JavaScript engine renders when handling objects in memory, aka…
PriorityP352high7.5CVSS 3.0
AVNACHPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
38.12%
98.4th percentile
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge in the way that the Chakra JavaScript engine renders when handling objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0224, CVE-2017-0228, CVE-2017-0229, CVE-2017-0230, CVE-2017-0235, CVE-2017-0236, and CVE-2017-0238.
Affected
12 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | internet_explorer | — | — |
| microsoft | internet_explorer | — | — |
| microsoft | internet_explorer | — | — |
| microsoft_corporation | microsoft_browsers | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_edge_on_windows_10_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_edge_on_windows_10_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_edge_on_windows_10_version_1511_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_edge_on_windows_10_version_1511_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_edge_on_windows_10_version_1607_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_edge_on_windows_10_version_1607_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_edge_on_windows_10_version_1703_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_edge_on_windows_10_version_1703_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
Detection & IOCsextracted from sources · hover to see the quote
- →Attack vector is web-based: attacker hosts a specially crafted website targeting Microsoft browser JavaScript engines (Chakra/Scripting Engine) to corrupt memory via malicious object handling ↗
- →Attack can also be delivered via ActiveX control marked 'safe for initialization' embedded in Office documents or applications hosting the rendering engine ↗
- →Watering-hole / malvertising delivery is a viable vector — monitor for drive-by content on compromised sites or ad networks targeting Microsoft browser users ↗
- →Exploitation targets the Microsoft Scripting Engine (JavaScript engine) memory object handling in Microsoft browsers; focus endpoint monitoring on browser child processes spawning unexpected code ↗
- ·Exploit Status at time of advisory: not publicly disclosed and not exploited in the wild, but rated 'Exploitation More Likely' for the latest software release — treat as high-priority patching target ↗
- ·Patching references: KB4019474, KB4019473, KB4019472, KB4016871 — verify applicable KB against deployed Windows/Edge versions before deploying ↗
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.07.5HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.07.6HIGHAV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
ghsa7.5HIGH
osv7.5HIGH
vendor_msrc4.2MEDIUM
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A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge in the way that the Chakra JavaScript engine renders when handling objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0224, CVE-2017-0228, CVE-2017-0229, CVE-2017-0230, CVE-2017-0235, CVE-2017-0236, and CVE-2017-0238.
Microsoft
Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2017-05-09·CVSS 4.2
CVE-2017-0234 [HIGH] Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Description: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft browser JavaScript engines render content when handling objects in memory. The vulnerability could corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a specially crafted website that is designed to exploit the vulnerability through Microsoft browsers and then convince a user to view the website. An attacker could also embed an ActiveX control marked "safe for initialization" in an application or Microsoft Office document that hosts the related rendering engine. The attacker could also take advantage of compromised websites, and websites that acc
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Talos
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blogs_talos·2017-05-10·CVSS 7.5
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## Vulnerabilities Rated Critical The following vulnerabilities are rated critical by Microsoft:
- CVE-2017-0221
- CVE-2017-0222
- CV
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98229http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038431https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0234http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98229http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038431https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0234
2017-05-12
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