CVE-2017-0059

Microsoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure

4.3 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 62.0%

Published16 Mar 2017
Added to CISA KEV28 Mar 2022
Remediation due18 Apr 2022

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0008 and CVE-2017-0009.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityLow

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected products

Microsoft Internet Explorer10 · 11 · 9

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Patch & vendor advisories

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0059

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0059PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0059US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41661/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42354/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43125/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96645Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038008Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2017-0059 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2017-0059 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 28 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2017-0059?

CVE-2017-0059 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 62.0% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-0059?

Affected products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0059?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.