CVE-2017-0240

Name: CVE-2017-0240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-12T14:29:03.393+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0240 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge in the way affected Microsoft scripting engines render when handling objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0221 and CVE-2017-0227.. EPSS estimates a 14.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge in the way affected Microsoft scripting engines render when handling objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0221 and CVE-2017-0227.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.73%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98203Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038424
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0240Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98203Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038424
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0240Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0240?

How severe is CVE-2017-0240?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0240 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0240?

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