CVE-2017-8547

Name: CVE-2017-8547
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-15T01:29:04.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8547 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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 execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user when Internet Explorer improperly accesses objects in memory, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8519.. EPSS estimates a 6.12% 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 execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user when Internet Explorer improperly accesses objects in memory, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8519.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.12%

92.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98932Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8547Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98932Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8547Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8547?

How severe is CVE-2017-8547?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8547 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8547?

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