CVE-2017-0034 Memory corruption in Edge
Remote code execution via memory corruption in Microsoft Edge allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and potentially gain administrative control.
- 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-2017-0034?
CVE-2017-0034 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 17 Mar 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
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge improperly accesses objects in memory. The vulnerability could corrupt memory in a way that enables an attacker to 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 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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0034?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Edge.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0034?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0034 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-0034 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0034 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mhg9-hmh3-jrp2.