CVE-2017-0149: Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability

CVE-2017-0149 · Severity: critical · CVSS 8.8 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2022-05-24

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 contains a memory corruption vulnerability (out-of-bounds write) when processing crafted websites. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition.

Technologies: Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Internet Explorer. Vendors: Microsoft.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2017-0149 exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2017-0149 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 24 May 2022. Treat it as urgent.
How severe is CVE-2017-0149?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 24 May 2022.
Which products and versions are affected?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11.
Is there a fix for CVE-2017-0149?
A patch was published on 2017-03-17: MSRC advisory and patch information available Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2017-0149 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2017-0149?
Check whether you run Microsoft Edge or Microsoft Internet Explorer. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Affected products

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11

Timeline

  • 2017-03-16: disclosed: NVD Published Date
  • 2017-03-17: patched: MSRC advisory and patch information available
  • 2022-05-24: kev added: Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
  • 2022-05-24: exploited: Confirmed exploited in the wild per CISA KEV entry

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