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CVE-2017-8496

Published: Jun 15, 2017Updated: May 13, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-119
7.5HIGH
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
51.5%
Top 1.1%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
1 Known
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

Description

Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user when Microsoft Edge improperly accesses objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8497.

In plain language

AI Worth attention

CVE-2017-8496 is a browser bug in Microsoft Edge that can let an attacker run malicious code through specially crafted web content; typical small businesses should act, because it’s reachable by default and only needs you to open a malicious page.

Executive summary

CVE-2017-8496 is a Microsoft Edge memory-corruption issue (CWE-119) where an attacker can trigger arbitrary code execution with the current user’s permissions by delivering crafted network content that causes Edge to incorrectly access objects in memory; no login is required, but user interaction is.

If affected, business impact
Full user account takeoverMalware execution in browser contextData theft from current userSystem damage via user privileges

What to do now

  1. Check whether your business devices run Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 1607 or Windows Server 2016 (and are using Edge).
  2. Open the Microsoft security advisory for CVE-2017-8496 and confirm which exact Windows update(s) address this flaw for your build.
  3. Apply the recommended Microsoft security update(s) from the advisory to bring the affected Edge/Windows components to the fixed state.
  4. Until patched, reduce risk by restricting access to untrusted websites and avoiding opening unexpected links or attachments in Edge.
Patch / advisory Some work to apply

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:HPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:HAttack Complexity
High
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-119

Affected Products

Microsoft Corporation
commercial·USaka microsoft
Microsoft EdgeOn-premDesktop App
Operating Systems / windows
Microsoft Corp
commercial·USaka microsoft, microsoft corporation
Microsoft EdgeOn-premDesktop App
Consumer Software / browser
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Exploitability

1 exploit source identified

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Attack Graph

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
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References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98880
securityfocus.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42246/
exploit-db.com
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8496
portal.msrc.microsoft.com
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