Microsoft Edge CVE-2017-8642 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	100046
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2017-8642
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Aug 08 2017 12:00AM
Updated:	Aug 08 2017 12:00AM
Credit:	Jun Kokatsu (@shhnjk)
Vulnerable:	Microsoft Edge 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows Server 2016 for x64-based Systems 0
Not Vulnerable:

Microsoft Edge CVE-2017-8642 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft Edge is prone to a remote privilege-escalation vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges. Successful exploits may aid in further attacks.

Microsoft Edge CVE-2017-8642 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Microsoft Edge CVE-2017-8642 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Microsoft Edge CVE-2017-8642 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

References:

• Microsoft Edge - Homepage (Microsoft)
  
• Microsoft Homepage (Microsoft)
  
• CVE-2017-8642 | Microsoft Edge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (Microsoft)