CVE-2017-0152

CVE-2017-0152 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way affected Microsoft scripting engine render when handling objects in memory in Microsoft browsers. The vulnerability could corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0152?
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way affected Microsoft scripting engine render when handling objects in memory in Microsoft browsers. The vulnerability could corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2017-0152?
CVE-2017-0152 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-0152 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-0152?
CVE-2017-0152 affects Microsoft Edge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0152?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-0152 published?
CVE-2017-0152 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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