CVE-2017-0149

Known Exploited

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0018 and CVE-2017-0037.

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0149	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96724	broken link third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038008	broken link third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0149?: CVE-2017-0149 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0149?: To fix CVE-2017-0149, 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-2017-0149 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2017-0149 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~29% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0149?: CVE-2017-0149 affects Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer.

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Description

Category

CWE-787 – Out-of-bounds Write

References

Frequently Asked Questions