Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 8 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-0008 CVE-2017-0018 CVE-2017-0040 CVE-2017-0049 CVE-2017-0059 CVE-2017-0130 CVE-2017-0149 CVE-2017-0154 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-200 CWE-119 CWE-79 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. Vulnerability #5 is being exploited in the wild. Vulnerability #7 is being exploited in the wild. Public exploit code for vulnerability #8 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
Microsoft Internet Explorer Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 8 vulnerabilities.
1) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU5948
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0008
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to unknown error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can gain unauthorized access to potentially sensitive data.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Internet Explorer: 9 - 11
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-006
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
2) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU5955
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0018
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Internet Explorer: 10 - 11
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-006
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU5962
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0040
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption in JScript and VBScript engines. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Internet Explorer: 9 - 11
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-006
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU5964
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0049
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive data.
The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error in JScript scripting engine . A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted web site, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to potentially sensitive data.
Microsoft Internet Explorer: 11
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-006
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
5) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU5969
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0059
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to unknown error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can gain unauthorized access to potentially sensitive data.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Internet Explorer: 9 - 11
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-006
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
6) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU5970
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0130
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption in JScript and VBScript engines. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Internet Explorer: 9 - 11
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-006
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
7) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU5971
Risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0149
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when accessing objects in memory. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Internet Explorer: 9 - 11
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_internet_explorer:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-006
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
8) Cross-site scripting
EUVDB-ID: #VU5972
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0154
CWE-ID:
CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to improper enforcement of cross-domain policies in Internet Explorer. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web site and access information from one domain and inject it into another domain.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Internet Explorer: 11
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-006
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
