CVE-2017-0210: Microsoft Internet Explorer Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2017
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Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer does not properly enforce cross-domain policies, which could allow an attacker to access information from one domain and inject it into another domain, aka "Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Other sources

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer does not properly enforce cross-domain policies, which could allow an attacker to access information.

CISA

Affected Software

16 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1511
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1703
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Event History

Apr 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 24, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0210?

CVE-2017-0210 has a severity rating that could lead to elevation of privilege attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-0210?

The best way to fix CVE-2017-0210 is to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2017-0210?

CVE-2017-0210 affects Internet Explorer versions 10 and 11.

4

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2017-0210?

CVE-2017-0210 can be exploited through cross-domain policy enforcement issues, allowing unauthorized information access.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-0210 if I cannot update?

Currently, the recommended approach for CVE-2017-0210 is to update Internet Explorer, as there are no specific workarounds provided.

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