CVE-2017-8521

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Edge (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to the improper handling of objects in memory by the Microsoft Edge JavaScript scripting engine. This could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to control of the affected system if the user has administrative rights. The attacker could then install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.