CVE-2017-8517
HighSummary
Microsoft browsers in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016 have a vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. This issue occurs when JavaScript engines fail to render objects in memory.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability could lead to serious security breaches, allowing attackers to gain control over the user's system. Consequently, this may result in data loss or unauthorized access to organizational resources.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions and apply available security patches to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Microsoft browsers in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user when the JavaScript engines fail to render when handling objects in memory in Microsoft browsers, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8522 and CVE-2017-8524.