CVE-2017-0236

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge in the way that the Chakra JavaScript engine renders when handling objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0224, CVE-2017-0228, CVE-2017-0229, CVE-2017-0230, CVE-2017-0234, CVE-2017-0235, and CVE-2017-0238.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 55.57% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Edge
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038431 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98234 third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0236 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0236?
CVE-2017-0236 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0236?
To fix CVE-2017-0236, 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-2017-0236 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0236 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~56% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0236?
CVE-2017-0236 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Edge.
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