CVE-2017-8594: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 11, 2017
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Updated

Internet Explorer on Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user when Internet Explorer improperly accesses objects in memory, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability".

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Event History

Jul 11, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8594?

CVE-2017-8594 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-8594?

To mitigate CVE-2017-8594, it is recommended to apply security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-8594?

CVE-2017-8594 affects users of Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-8594?

The impact of CVE-2017-8594 can include unauthorized access to sensitive information and control over the affected system.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-8594?

Currently, disabling the use of Internet Explorer 11 may serve as a temporary workaround until a patch is applied.

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