CVE-2017-8641
HighSummary
A vulnerability in Microsoft browsers on Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The issue arises from flaws in Microsoft browser JavaScript engines when rendering objects in memory.
Risk Assessment
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to an attacker gaining control over the system, posing a serious threat to the security of the organization's data and systems.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update operating systems and browsers to the latest versions to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in Przeglądarki Microsoftu w systemach Windows
Original NVD description (English source)
Microsoft browsers in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user due to the way that Microsoft browser JavaScript engines render when handling objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8634, CVE-2017-8635, CVE-2017-8636, CVE-2017-8638, CVE-2017-8639, CVE-2017-8640, CVE-2017-8645, CVE-2017-8646, CVE-2017-8647, CVE-2017-8655, CVE-2017-8656, CVE-2017-8657, CVE-2017-8670, CVE-2017-8671, CVE-2017-8672, and CVE-2017-8674.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS