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CVE-2017-8608: Microsoft browsers in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and R2, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server...

Microsoft browsers in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and R2, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, 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 engines fail to render when handling objects in memory in Microsoft browsers, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8598, CVE-2017-8596, CVE-2017-8610, CVE-2017-8601, CVE-2017-8618, CVE-2017-8619, CVE-2017-8603, CVE-2017-8604, CVE-2017-8605, CVE-2017-8595, CVE-2017-8606, CVE-2017-8607, and CVE-2017-8609

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CVE-2017-8608 is a Microsoft browser scripting-engine memory corruption issue. If a user on an affected Windows version opens malicious web content, an attacker could run code with that user’s privileges. The provided sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy Windows environments still running the listed Windows Server, Windows 8.1/RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold/1511/1607/1703, or Server 2016 builds with Microsoft browsers. Treat this as a high-priority legacy Windows patch-verification item, especially where users or administrators browse from affected systems. Urgency is lower than a confirmed exploited KEV item, but the business impact of browser-based code execution can be serious. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft’s MSRC advisory for the applicable security update or vendor guidance.; Prioritize remediation on legacy systems that still allow web browsing or user-driven web content.; Reduce exposure by limiting browser use on servers and administrative workstations..

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Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 and R2, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016.Microsoft browsersListed
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