CVE-2017-8529

Name: CVE-2017-8529
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-15T01:29:04.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 14.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8529 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 and R2 allow an attacker to detect specific files on the user's computer when affected Microsoft scripting engines do not properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 14.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 and R2 allow an attacker to detect specific files on the user's computer when affected Microsoft scripting engines do not properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

14.27%

96.1th 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
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98953Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8529Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98953Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8529Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8529?

How severe is CVE-2017-8529?

CVE-2017-8529 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 14.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8529?

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