CVE-2017-8642

Description

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1703 allows an attacker to elevate privileges due to the way that Microsoft Edge validates JavaScript under specific conditions, aka "Microsoft Edge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8503.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.90% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Edge
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100046 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039101 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8642 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8642?
CVE-2017-8642 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8642?
To fix CVE-2017-8642, 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-2017-8642 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8642 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8642?
CVE-2017-8642 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Edge.
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