CVE-2017-0149 Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted website in Internet Explorer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 24 May 2022
- 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-2017-0149?
CVE-2017-0149 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, 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
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0018 and CVE-2017-0037.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0149?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0149?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0149 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 14 Jun 2022.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-0149 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2017-0149 in the wild since at least 24 May 2022.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer
- CVE-2014-1776 Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption
- CVE-2021-27085 Microsoft Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2017-0222 Microsoft Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2017-0210 Microsoft Internet Explorer Privilege Escalation
- CVE-2015-2502 Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xqqj-2hmg-wc6r.