CVE-2017-0049 json
The VBScript engine in Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a cra…
published 2017-03-17 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-0416
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 38.9%
- EPSS 38.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The VBScript engine in Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0018, and CVE-2017-0037.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
38.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 4.3 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Affected products
- Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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portal.msrc.microsoft.com
/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0049
patch, vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1038008
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/96095
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-0049
- NVD CVE-2017-0049
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