CVE-2017-8524

Name: CVE-2017-8524
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-15T01:29:04.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8524 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft browsers in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user when the JavaScript engines fail to render when handling objects in memory in Microsoft browsers, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8517 and CVE-2017-8522.. EPSS estimates a 9.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft browsers in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user when the JavaScript engines fail to render when handling objects in memory in Microsoft browsers, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8517 and CVE-2017-8522.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.79%

94.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98930Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038673Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8524Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98930Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038673Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8524Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8524?

How severe is CVE-2017-8524?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8524 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8524?

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