CVE-2017-0028
CriticalSummary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft scripting engine improperly accesses objects in memory. This could corrupt memory in a way that enables an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
Risk Assessment
An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user, posing a significant security risk to the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Microsoft scripting engine to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft scripting engine improperly accesses objects in memory. The vulnerability could corrupt memory in a way that enables an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."