CVE-2017-8602

Name: CVE-2017-8602
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-11T21:29:02.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8602 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft browsers on Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow a spoofing vulnerability in the way they parse HTTP content, aka "Microsoft Browser Spoofing Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 5.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft browsers on Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow a spoofing vulnerability in the way they parse HTTP content, aka "Microsoft Browser Spoofing Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.33%

91.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99390Third 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-2017-8602Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99390Third 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-2017-8602Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8602?

How severe is CVE-2017-8602?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8602 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8602?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-8602?

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Source: NVD / NIST