CVE-2017-0238

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft browsers in the way JavaScript scripting engines handle 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-2017-0236.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 23.48% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft browsers
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0238 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98237 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0238?
CVE-2017-0238 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0238?
To fix CVE-2017-0238, 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-2017-0238 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0238 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~23% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0238?
CVE-2017-0238 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft browsers.
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