What is the severity of CVE-2017-8660?

CVE-2017-8660 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8660?

To fix CVE-2017-8660, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Edge and Windows versions.

Which versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2017-8660?

CVE-2017-8660 affects Microsoft Edge across several Windows 10 versions including 1511, 1607, and 1703.

Can CVE-2017-8660 be exploited remotely?

Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2017-8660 remotely through maliciously crafted web content.

What should I do if I suspect exploitation of CVE-2017-8660?

If you suspect exploitation of CVE-2017-8660, immediately update your system and perform a security scan to ensure no unauthorized activities have occurred.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-8660

critical

9.3

CWE

119

13/9/2017

17/9/2024

CVE-2017-8660: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Sep 13 2017(Updated: )

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to the way that Microsoft browser JavaScript engines render content when handling objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8649, CVE-2017-8729, CVE-2017-8738, CVE-2017-8740, CVE-2017-8741, CVE-2017-8748, CVE-2017-8752, CVE-2017-8753, CVE-2017-8755, CVE-2017-8756, and CVE-2017-11764.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

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

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8660

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8660?
CVE-2017-8660 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8660?
To fix CVE-2017-8660, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Edge and Windows versions.
Which versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2017-8660?
CVE-2017-8660 affects Microsoft Edge across several Windows 10 versions including 1511, 1607, and 1703.
Can CVE-2017-8660 be exploited remotely?
Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2017-8660 remotely through maliciously crafted web content.
What should I do if I suspect exploitation of CVE-2017-8660?
If you suspect exploitation of CVE-2017-8660, immediately update your system and perform a security scan to ensure no unauthorized activities have occurred.

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