CVE-2017-0002 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass Same Origin Policy in Microsoft Edge using about:blank and data URLs, potentially leading to privilege elevation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-0002?
CVE-2017-0002 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 10 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via vectors involving the about:blank URL and data: URLs, aka "Microsoft Edge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0002?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Edge.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0002?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0002 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-0002 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0002 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rr5r-hxx7-jmq7.