CVE-2017-8611

Description

Microsoft Edge on Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote attackers to spoof web content via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Edge Spoofing Vulnerability."

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 7.56% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99391 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038858 third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8611 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8611?
CVE-2017-8611 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8611?
To fix CVE-2017-8611, 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-2017-8611 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8611 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8611?
CVE-2017-8611 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016.
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