PT-2017-2496 · Microsoft · Browsers+1

Published 2017-07-14 · Updated 2017-07-21 · CVE-2017-0152

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Edge (affected versions not specified) Microsoft browsers (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is caused by a buffer overflow in memory, allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. This could lead to memory corruption, enabling the attacker to gain the same user rights as the current user.

Recommendations For Microsoft Edge, consider restricting access to sensitive features until a patch is available. For Microsoft browsers, as a temporary workaround, consider disabling scripting engine functionality to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Buffer Overflow

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-01706

CVE-2017-0152

Affected Products

Edge

Browsers

References · 4

• https://github.com/Microsoft/ChakraCore/commit/9da019424601325a6e95e6be0fa03d7d21d0b517 · Patch
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-0152 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-01706 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-0152 · Vendor Advisory