CVE-2017-8669
published 2017-08-08CVE-2017-8669: Microsoft browsers in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607…
PriorityP348high7.5CVSS 3.0
AVNACHPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
8.47%
94.4th percentile
Microsoft browsers in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user due to Microsoft browsers improperly handling objects in memory while rendering content, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8653.
Affected
6 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | internet_explorer | — | — |
| microsoft | internet_explorer | — | — |
| microsoft | internet_explorer | — | — |
| microsoft_corporation | internet_explorer | — | — |
| msrc | internet_explorer_11 | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_edge | — | — |
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
vendor_msrc7.5HIGH
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GHSA
GHSA-vmxw-3777-26x4: Microsoft browsers in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-17·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2017-8669 [HIGH] CWE-119 GHSA-vmxw-3777-26x4: Microsoft browsers in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8
Microsoft browsers in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user due to Microsoft browsers improperly handling objects in memory while rendering content, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8653.
GHSA
GHSA-qg2h-82cv-24jp: Microsoft browsers in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-17·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2017-8653 [HIGH] CWE-119 GHSA-qg2h-82cv-24jp: Microsoft browsers in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8
Microsoft browsers in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user due to Microsoft browsers improperly accessing objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8669.
Microsoft
Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2017-08-08·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2017-8669 [HIGH] Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Description: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way Microsoft browsers handle objects in memory while rendering content. The vulnerability could corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could take control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a specially crafted website d
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Talos
Microsoft Patch Tuesday - August 2017
blogs_talos·2017-08-08·CVSS 7.8
[HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday - August 2017
Microsoft has released its monthly set of security advisories for vulnerabilities that have been identified and addressed in various products. This month's advisory release addresses 48 new vulnerabilities with 25 of them rated critical, 21 rated important, and 2 rated moderate. These vulnerabilities impact Edge, Hyper-V, Internet Explorer, Remote Desktop Protocol, Sharepoint, SQL Server, the Windows Subsystem for Linux, and more. In addition, Microsoft is also releasing an update for Adobe Flash Player embedded in Edge and Internet Explorer.
## Vulnerabilities Rated Critical The following vulnerabilities are rated "critical" by Microsoft:
- CVE-2017-8653 - Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability
- CVE-2017-8669 - Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability
- CVE-2017-866
Talos
Microsoft Patch Tuesday - August 2017
blogs_talos·2017-08-08·CVSS 7.8
[HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday - August 2017
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday - August 2017
Microsoft has released its monthly set of security advisories for vulnerabilities that have been identified and addressed in various products. This month's advisory release addresses 48 new vulnerabilities with 25 of them rated critical, 21 rated important, and 2 rated moderate. These vulnerabilities impact Edge, Hyper-V, Internet Explorer, Remote Desktop Protocol, Sharepoint, SQL Server, the Windows Subsystem for Linux, and more. In addition, Microsoft is also releasing an update for Adobe Flash Player embedded in Edge and Internet Explorer.
## Vulnerabilities Rated Critical The following vulnerabilities are rated "critical" by Microsoft:
CVE-2017-8653 - Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability
CVE-2017-8669 - Microsoft Browser Memory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100068http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039094http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039095https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8669http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100068http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039094http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039095https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8669
2017-08-08
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