CVE-2017-8625

Public Exploit

Description

Internet Explorer in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to bypass Device Guard User Mode Code Integrity (UMCI) policies due to Internet Explorer failing to validate UMCI policies, aka "Internet Explorer Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability".

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 70.32% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8625 patch vendor advisory
https://posts.specterops.io/umci-vs-internet-explorer-exploring-cve-2017-8625-3946536c6442 third party advisory exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100063 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039112 third party advisory vdb entry
https://oddvar.moe/2017/08/13/bypassing-device-guard-umci-using-chm-cve-2017-8625/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8625?
CVE-2017-8625 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8625?
To fix CVE-2017-8625, 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-2017-8625 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8625 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~70% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8625?
CVE-2017-8625 affects Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer.
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