CVE-2017-0059

Name: CVE-2017-0059
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T00:59:01.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 61.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0059 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0008 and CVE-2017-0009.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 61.97% 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 "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0008 and CVE-2017-0009.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

61.97%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 18, 2022.

Affected Software

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96645Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038008Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0059Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41661/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42354/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43125/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96645Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038008Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0059Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41661/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42354/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43125/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0059US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0059?

How severe is CVE-2017-0059?

CVE-2017-0059 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 61.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0059?

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