CVE-2017-0238 Memory corruption in Microsoft browsers
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting memory corruption in Microsoft browser JavaScript engines.
- 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-2017-0238?
CVE-2017-0238 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 browsers in the way JavaScript scripting engines handle objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0224, CVE-2017-0228, CVE-2017-0229, CVE-2017-0230, CVE-2017-0234, CVE-2017-0235, and CVE-2017-0236.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0238?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0238?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0238 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-2017-0238 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0238 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qq3m-4q48-2854.