Vulnerability identifier: #VU7441

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8602

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The weakness exists due to improper parsing of HTTP content. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and perform a spoofing attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Edge:

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8611

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

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.