CVE-2017-0238

Name: CVE-2017-0238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-12T14:29:03.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0238 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft browsers in the way JavaScript scripting engines handle objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0224, CVE-2017-0228, CVE-2017-0229, CVE-2017-0230, CVE-2017-0234, CVE-2017-0235, and CVE-2017-0236.. EPSS estimates a 18.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft browsers in the way JavaScript scripting engines handle objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0224, CVE-2017-0228, CVE-2017-0229, CVE-2017-0230, CVE-2017-0234, CVE-2017-0235, and CVE-2017-0236.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.07%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98237Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0238Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98237Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0238Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0238?

How severe is CVE-2017-0238?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0238 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0238?

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