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7.5

Microsoft Edge can be tricked into running malicious code

CVE-2017-0227 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The Microsoft Edge web browser may allow an attacker to execute code on a user's computer by exploiting how the browser processes certain objects in memory. This could let the attacker take control of the affected system without the user’s knowledge. Install the latest Edge updates or apply the provided security patches to protect against this risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft edge All versions
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge in the way affected Microsoft scripting engines render when handling objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerab...
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge in the way affected Microsoft scripting engines render when handling objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0221 and CVE-2017-0240.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
14% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published12 May 2017
Updated22 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-0227 · NVD
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