CVE-2017-8625

Name: CVE-2017-8625
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-08T21:29:00.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 15.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8625 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to bypass Device Guard User Mode Code Integrity (UMCI) policies due to Internet Explorer failing to validate UMCI policies, aka "Internet Explorer Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 15.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Internet Explorer in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to bypass Device Guard User Mode Code Integrity (UMCI) policies due to Internet Explorer failing to validate UMCI policies, aka "Internet Explorer Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

15.26%

96.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100063Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039112Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oddvar.moe/2017/08/13/bypassing-device-guard-umci-using-chm-cve-2017-8625/
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8625Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://posts.specterops.io/umci-vs-internet-explorer-exploring-cve-2017-8625-3946536c6442Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100063Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039112Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oddvar.moe/2017/08/13/bypassing-device-guard-umci-using-chm-cve-2017-8625/
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8625Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://posts.specterops.io/umci-vs-internet-explorer-exploring-cve-2017-8625-3946536c6442Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8625?

How severe is CVE-2017-8625?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8625 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8625?

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-2017-8625?

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Source: NVD / NIST