CVE-2017-8648

Name: CVE-2017-8648
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:09.753+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8648 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows Version 1703 allows an attacker to obtain information to further compromise the user's system, due to the way that Microsoft Edge handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8597 and CVE-2017-8643.. EPSS estimates a 5.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows Version 1703 allows an attacker to obtain information to further compromise the user's system, due to the way that Microsoft Edge handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8597 and CVE-2017-8643.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.67%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100750Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039326Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8648Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100750Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039326Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8648Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8648?

How severe is CVE-2017-8648?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8648 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8648?

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