CVE-2017-0233

Name: CVE-2017-0233
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-12T14:29:02.643+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0233 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge that could allow an attacker to escape from the AppContainer sandbox in the browser, aka "Microsoft Edge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0241.. EPSS estimates a 3.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge that could allow an attacker to escape from the AppContainer sandbox in the browser, aka "Microsoft Edge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0241.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.08%

86.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98179Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0233Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98179Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0233Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0233?

How severe is CVE-2017-0233?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0233 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0233?

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