CVE-2017-8659 ChakraCore information disclosure vulnerability
An attacker can obtain sensitive memory information from Microsoft Edge via the Chakra scripting engine, aiding further system compromise.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2017-8659?
CVE-2017-8659 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 8 Aug 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 Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1703 allows an attacker to obtain information to further compromise the user's system due to the Chakra scripting engine not properly handling objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability".
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8659?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including Microsoft.ChakraCore. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Microsoft.ChakraCore NuGet | All versions | 1.6.1 |
Microsoft.ChakraCore NuGet | All versions | 1.6.1 |
Products include Microsoft Edge.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8659?
Upgrade Microsoft.ChakraCore to 1.6.1 or later.
Is CVE-2017-8659 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8659 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h6m7-jphx-f9p5.