CVE-2017-8736

Name: CVE-2017-8736
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:11.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8736 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to obtain specific information used in the parent domain, due to Microsoft browser parent domain verification in certain functionality, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 8.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to obtain specific information used in the parent domain, due to Microsoft browser parent domain verification in certain functionality, aka "Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.44%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100743Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039342Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039343Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8736Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100743Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039342Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039343Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8736Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8736?

How severe is CVE-2017-8736?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8736 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8736?

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