CVE-2017-0149
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CVE-2017-0149 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0018 and CVE-2017-0037.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 29.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0018 and CVE-2017-0037.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 9 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 10 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 11 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96724Broken 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-2017-0149Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96724Broken 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-2017-0149Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0149US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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