CVE-2017-0040
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CVE-2017-0040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The scripting engine in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from that described in CVE-2017-0130.. EPSS estimates a 13.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The scripting engine in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from that described in CVE-2017-0130.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 9 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 10 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 11 |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0040Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0040Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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