CVE-2017-0037: Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer Type Confusion Vulnerability
First published: Sun Feb 26 2017(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 and Microsoft Edge have a type confusion issue in the Layout::MultiColumnBoxBuilder::HandleColumnBreakOnColumnSpanningElement function in mshtml.dll, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a crafted Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) token sequence and crafted JavaScript code that operates on a TH element.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge | ||
| Internet Explorer | =11 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | ||
| All of | ||
| Microsoft Edge | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1511 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | ||
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =11 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1511 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| All of | ||
| =11 | ||
| Any of | ||
| =r2 | ||
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96088
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037905
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037906
- https://0patch.blogspot.si/2017/03/0patching-another-0-day-internet.html
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1011
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0037
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41454/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42354/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43125/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-0037
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0037?
CVE-2017-0037 is rated as critical, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0037?
To fix CVE-2017-0037, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer and Edge.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-0037?
CVE-2017-0037 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 as well as certain versions of Microsoft Edge.
Can CVE-2017-0037 be exploited through web pages?
Yes, CVE-2017-0037 can be exploited by attackers through specially crafted web pages.
What are the risks associated with not addressing CVE-2017-0037?
Failing to address CVE-2017-0037 could lead to unauthorized remote code execution, compromising system security.
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