CVE-2017-8669

Name: CVE-2017-8669
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-08T21:29:01.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8669 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft browsers in 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, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user due to Microsoft browsers improperly handling objects in memory while rendering content, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8653.. EPSS estimates a 8.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft browsers in 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, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user due to Microsoft browsers improperly handling objects in memory while rendering content, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8653.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.47%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100068Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039094Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039095Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8669Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100068Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039094Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039095Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8669Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8669?

How severe is CVE-2017-8669?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8669 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8669?

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