CVE-2017-0227 Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge
Remote code execution via memory corruption in Microsoft Edge scripting engines allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- 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-2017-0227?
CVE-2017-0227 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 12 May 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 in Microsoft Edge in the way affected Microsoft scripting engines render when handling objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0221 and CVE-2017-0240.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0227?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Edge.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0227?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0227 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-2017-0227 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0227 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gpcr-gccf-xjp4.