CVE-2017-0059

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0008 and CVE-2017-0009.

4.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 85.20% Top 5%

KEV Since

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0059	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96645	broken link third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43125/	third party advisory vdb entry exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41661/	third party advisory vdb entry exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42354/	third party advisory vdb entry exploit
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038008	broken link third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0059?: CVE-2017-0059 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0059?: To fix CVE-2017-0059, 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-2017-0059 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2017-0059 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~85% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0059?: CVE-2017-0059 affects Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer.

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