CVE-2017-8549

Name: CVE-2017-8549
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-15T01:29:04.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8549 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to obtain information to further compromise the user's system when Microsoft Edge improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8499, CVE-2017-8520, CVE-2017-8521, and CVE-2017-8548.. EPSS estimates a 5.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to obtain information to further compromise the user's system when Microsoft Edge improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8499, CVE-2017-8520, CVE-2017-8521, and CVE-2017-8548.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.69%

92.0th 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/98955Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8549Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98955Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8549Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8549?

How severe is CVE-2017-8549?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8549 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8549?

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