CVE-2017-8757 Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge
An attacker can execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user by exploiting a memory handling flaw in Microsoft Edge.
- 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-2017-8757?
CVE-2017-8757 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 13 Sep 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 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to the way Microsoft Edge handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8757?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Edge.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8757?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8757 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-2017-8757 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8757 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2c3h-4fgc-gvj3.