Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2017-0149 Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability
by CIRT Team
Description: Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka “Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability.” This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0018 and CVE-2017-0037. Internet Explorer 9, 10 and 11 are vulnerable.
Impact: Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user. Failed attacks will cause denial of service conditions.
Mitigation: Updates are available. Please check specific vendor advisory for more information.
Reference URL’s:
- https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms17-006.aspx
- http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-0149
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96724/discuss
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