CVE-2017-8735

Description

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to trick a user by redirecting the user to a specially crafted website, due to the way that Microsoft Edge parses HTTP content, aka "Microsoft Edge Spoofing Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8724.

4.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.55% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Edge

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8735	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039326	third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100740	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8735?: CVE-2017-8735 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8735?: To fix CVE-2017-8735, 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-2017-8735 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-8735 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8735?: CVE-2017-8735 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Edge.

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