CVE-2017-8592

Name: CVE-2017-8592
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-11T21:29:01.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8592 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft browsers on when Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow a security feature bypass vulnerability when they improperly handle redirect requests, aka "Microsoft Browser Security Feature Bypass".. EPSS estimates a 8.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft browsers on when Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow a security feature bypass vulnerability when they improperly handle redirect requests, aka "Microsoft Browser Security Feature Bypass".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.02%

94.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—
Microsoft	Edge	All versions	—
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9	—
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10	—
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99396Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038859Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038860Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8592Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99396Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038859Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038860Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8592Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 11, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8592?

How severe is CVE-2017-8592?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8592 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8592?

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