First published: Mon May 15 2017(Updated: )
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Chakra Core in the way JavaScript engines render when handling objects in memory. aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This vulnerability is unique from CVE-2017-0223.
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Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Edge | ||
nuget/Microsoft.ChakraCore | <1.4.4 | 1.4.4 |
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CVE-2017-0252 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2017-0252, update Microsoft Edge or Microsoft.ChakraCore to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2017-0252 affects Microsoft Edge and Microsoft.ChakraCore versions prior to 1.4.4.
CVE-2017-0252 can be exploited through crafted web content that leads to memory corruption and remote code execution.
Yes, CVE-2017-0252 is unique from CVE-2017-0223, despite both being related to vulnerabilities in Microsoft Chakra Core.