CVE-2017-0049

Description

The VBScript engine in Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0018, and CVE-2017-0037.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 24.11% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0049 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038008 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96095 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0049?
CVE-2017-0049 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0049?
To fix CVE-2017-0049, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-0049 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0049 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~24% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0049?
CVE-2017-0049 affects Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer.
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