CVE-2017-8518
CVE-2017-8518 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microsoft Edge
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Edge allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way it accesses objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability".
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8518?
- Microsoft Edge allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way it accesses objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability".
- How severe is CVE-2017-8518?
- CVE-2017-8518 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-8518 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-8518?
- CVE-2017-8518 affects Microsoft Edge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-8518?
- 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-2017-8518 published?
- CVE-2017-8518 was published on 2017-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100122
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8518
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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