CVE-2017-8651: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 8, 2017
·Updated
Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Server 2012 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user due to Internet Explorer improperly accessing objects in memory, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability".
Affected Software
4 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Remediation
Event History
Aug 8, 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-2017-8651?
CVE-2017-8651 is rated as critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-8651?
To fix CVE-2017-8651, update Internet Explorer to the latest version available from Microsoft.
3
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2017-8651?
CVE-2017-8651 affects Internet Explorer 9 and Internet Explorer 10.
4
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2017-8651?
CVE-2017-8651 affects Internet Explorer running on Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Server 2012.
5
Can CVE-2017-8651 allow remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2017-8651 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.