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CVE-2017-8598: Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacke...

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user when the JavaScript engine fails to render when handling objects in memory in Microsoft Edge, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8596, CVE-2017-8610, CVE-2017-8618, CVE-2017-8619, CVE-2017-8595, CVE-2017-8601, CVE-2017-8603, CVE-2017-8604, CVE-2017-8605, CVE-2017-8606, CVE-2017-8607, CVE-2017-8608, and CVE-2017-8609.

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CVE-2017-8598 is a Microsoft Edge scripting engine memory corruption issue. A malicious web page could cause code to run as the signed-in user. Business risk depends on whether legacy Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016 systems still expose the affected Edge browser. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints or servers running the listed Windows versions where Microsoft Edge can process untrusted web content. Treat as high priority only where legacy affected Windows and Edge remain in use. Modernized fleets may have low practical exposure, but evidence should come from asset inventory. Mitigation focus: Check the MSRC advisory for Microsoft’s official update guidance.; Prioritize updates or retirement for the listed legacy Windows versions.; Limit affected Edge use for untrusted web content until vendor guidance is applied..

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Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016Microsoft EdgeListed
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