CVE-2017-0009

Name: CVE-2017-0009
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T00:59:00.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 39.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0009 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0011, CVE-2017-0017, CVE-2017-0065, and CVE-2017-0068.. EPSS estimates a 39.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0011, CVE-2017-0017, CVE-2017-0065, and CVE-2017-0068.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

39.62%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://www.security-assessment.com/files/documents/advisory/comparestring_infoleak.pdf
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96077Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038006
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0009Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.security-assessment.com/files/documents/advisory/comparestring_infoleak.pdf
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96077Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038006
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0009Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0009?

How severe is CVE-2017-0009?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0009 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 39.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0009?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST