Learn about CVE-2017-8598 affecting Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this Remote Code Execution vulnerability.
A vulnerability named "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability" was discovered in Microsoft Edge in various versions of Microsoft Windows and Windows Server, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Understanding CVE-2017-8598
This CVE affects Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, as well as Windows Server 2016.
What is CVE-2017-8598?
The vulnerability in Microsoft Edge allows attackers to run arbitrary code within the current user's context due to a failure in properly rendering objects in memory.
The Impact of CVE-2017-8598
Technical Details of CVE-2017-8598
Microsoft Edge in various Windows versions is susceptible to this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates