CVE-2017-8548: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Edge vulnerability…

CVE-2017-8548: Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attack...

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to obtain information to further compromise the user's system when Microsoft Edge improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8499, CVE-2017-8520, CVE-2017-8521, and CVE-2017-8549.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 16:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-8548 is a legacy Microsoft Edge vulnerability on older Windows 10 releases and Windows Server 2016. A crafted browsing scenario could expose information that helps an attacker compromise the user’s system further. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows systems that still run the affected Microsoft Edge versions or retain old, unpatched images. Modern patched endpoints are less likely to be exposed, but the bundle does not confirm patch status by build. Treat this as a legacy-browser risk requiring asset and patch verification, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize if affected Windows builds remain in production, especially on user workstations or systems used for web browsing. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MSRC guidance for CVE-2017-8548 and apply applicable updates.; Inventory Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 systems.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Windows builds where patching is not possible..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 04:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 15, 2017, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8548CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
42473CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft EdgeMicrosoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016.Listed

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