Security readout for executives and security teams
This vulnerability affects Microsoft Edge on specific older Windows releases. It could let an attacker make the browser send data that should have stayed restricted to a website chosen by the attacker. The source bundle does not provide severity, CVSS, exploit maturity, or detailed prerequisites. Exposure is limited to Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 1607, Windows 10 1703, and Windows Server 2016 as listed in the source bundle. Environments that retired these builds or no longer use legacy Microsoft Edge are less likely to be affected. Treat this as a legacy Microsoft browser exposure requiring inventory confirmation rather than emergency response. Escalate if affected platforms remain in business use, especially where users browse untrusted websites or handle sensitive web sessions. Mitigation focus: Review the Microsoft MSRC advisory for applicable updates or vendor workarounds.; Identify and prioritize systems running the listed Windows and Edge combinations.; Retire or isolate legacy affected platforms where vendor support is unavailable..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11872CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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