CVE-2017-8651

Name: CVE-2017-8651
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-08T21:29:01.393+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8651 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Server 2012 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user due to Internet Explorer improperly accessing objects in memory, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 5.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Server 2012 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user due to Internet Explorer improperly accessing objects in memory, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.71%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100058Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8651Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100058Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8651Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8651?

How severe is CVE-2017-8651?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8651 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8651?

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