CVE-2017-8661
HighSummary
Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user due to the way affected Microsoft scripting engines render when handling objects in memory.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability could lead to an attacker gaining control over the system, posing a serious threat to user data security and the organization as a whole.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Microsoft Edge and the operating system to the latest versions to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge, Windows 10, Windows Server 2016
See all- CVE-2017-11839High
Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 and Windows Server allows an attacker to take control of an affected system due to how the scripting engine handles objects in memory, known as 'Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.
- CVE-2017-8672High
Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 (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 that Microsoft browser JavaScript engines render content, known as 'Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.
- CVE-2017-8671High
Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 (1511, 1607, 1703) and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user due to a flaw in the browser's JavaScript engine. This issue relates to how the engine renders content when handling objects in memory.
- CVE-2017-8655High
Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 has a vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The issue arises from flaws in the browser's JavaScript engine when rendering content in memory.
Original NVD description (English source)
Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user due to the way affected Microsoft scripting engines render when handling objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability".