CVE-2017-8733

Name: CVE-2017-8733
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:11.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8733 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to trick a user into believing that the user was visiting a legitimate website, due to the way that Internet Explorer handles specific HTML content, aka "Internet Explorer Spoofing Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 5.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to trick a user into believing that the user was visiting a legitimate website, due to the way that Internet Explorer handles specific HTML content, aka "Internet Explorer Spoofing Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.16%

91.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039328Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8733Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039328Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8733Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8733?

How severe is CVE-2017-8733?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8733 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8733?

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