PT-2017-18379 · Microsoft · Windows Server 2016+2

Published 2017-06-13 · Updated 2017-06-21 · CVE-2017-8498

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

4.3

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Edge versions in Windows 10 1607 and 1703, and Windows Server 2016

Description The issue allows an attacker to read data not intended to be disclosed when Microsoft Edge permits JavaScript XML DOM objects to detect installed browser extensions. This could potentially be used to obtain information in an attempt to further compromise the affected system. The vulnerability does not allow an attacker to execute code or elevate a user's rights directly.

Recommendations For Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 1607 and 1703, and Windows Server 2016, consider restricting access to JavaScript XML DOM objects to minimize the risk of exploitation until a patch is available. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

CVE-2017-8498

Affected Products

Edge

Windows 10

Windows Server 2016

References · 4

• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-8498 · Security Note
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8498 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8498 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/98886 · Note