PT-2017-2922 · Microsoft · Windows Server 2016+8

Published 2017-09-12 · Updated 2017-09-18 · CVE-2017-8750

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.6

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Internet Explorer versions prior to the fixed version Microsoft Edge versions prior to the fixed version Microsoft Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2 Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016

Description The issue is related to the incorrect handling of objects in memory by Microsoft browsers, which can lead to memory corruption. This can allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user by using specially crafted content that causes memory damage when loaded. The vulnerability is related to the way Microsoft browsers access objects in memory.

Recommendations For Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. For Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive resources and implementing additional security measures to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

RCE

Buffer Overflow

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-02247

CVE-2017-8750

ZDI-17-726

Affected Products

Edge

Internet Explorer

Windows 10

Windows 7

Windows 8.1

Windows Rt 8.1

Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2012 R2

Windows Server 2016

References · 11

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-726 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8750 · Security Note
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8750 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-8750 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-02247 · Security Note
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-8750 · Security Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1039342 · Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1039343 · Note
• https://go.recordedfuture.com/hubfs/reports/cta-2020-0204.pdf · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/100771 · Note
• https://twitter.com/teamciso/status/1225514259490234375 · Note