CVE-2017-0196 Information disclosure in Microsoft ChakraCore
Remote attackers can obtain sensitive process memory information via a crafted website exploiting a vulnerability in the Microsoft scripting engine.
- 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-2017-0196?
CVE-2017-0196 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 14 Jul 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
An information disclosure vulnerability in Microsoft scripting engine allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0196?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Edge.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0196?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0196 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-0196 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0196 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fgx5-v6wq-3828.