What is the severity of CVE-2017-8599?

CVE-2017-8599 has a severity rating of Medium due to the risk of an attacker exploiting the flaw through malicious content.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8599?

To fix CVE-2017-8599, ensure you have installed the latest Microsoft Edge updates that address this vulnerability.

What versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2017-8599?

CVE-2017-8599 affects Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 versions Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703.

Can CVE-2017-8599 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-8599 can be exploited remotely by tricking users into loading malicious web pages.

What are the symptoms of CVE-2017-8599 exploitation?

Symptoms of CVE-2017-8599 exploitation may include unexpected browser behavior or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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CVE-2017-8599

medium

6.5

CWE

11/7/2017

17/9/2024

CVE-2017-8599: Input Validation

First published: Tue Jul 11 2017(Updated: )

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to trick a user into loading a page with malicious content when the Edge Content Security Policy (CSP) fails to properly validate certain specially crafted documents, aka "Microsoft Edge Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability".

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10	=1511
Microsoft Windows 10	=1607
Microsoft Windows 10	=1703
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8599

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8599?
CVE-2017-8599 has a severity rating of Medium due to the risk of an attacker exploiting the flaw through malicious content.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8599?
To fix CVE-2017-8599, ensure you have installed the latest Microsoft Edge updates that address this vulnerability.
What versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2017-8599?
CVE-2017-8599 affects Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 versions Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703.
Can CVE-2017-8599 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-8599 can be exploited remotely by tricking users into loading malicious web pages.
What are the symptoms of CVE-2017-8599 exploitation?
Symptoms of CVE-2017-8599 exploitation may include unexpected browser behavior or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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