CVE-2017-0059: Microsoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-0059 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 28-03-2022. EPSS estimates a 61.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 3 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 17-03-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-03-2022Added to CISA KEVMicrosoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability
- 18-04-2022CISA remediation dueApply updates per vendor instructions.
- 21-10-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0008 and CVE-2017-0009.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- NVDNIST4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
61.97%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
99%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 61.97% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
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CISA KEVListed- Added
- 28-03-2022
- Federal due date
- 18-04-2022
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions. nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-0059
Public exploits
3 foundMicrosoft Internet Explorer 11 - 'textarea.defaultValue' Memory Disclosure (MS17-006)
Maturity: poc
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 (Windows 7 x86) - 'mshtml.dll' Remote Code Execution (MS17-007)
Maturity: weaponized
Microsoft Internet Explorer - 'mshtml.dll' Remote Code Execution (MS17-007)
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Microsoft1 product
- internet_explorerEOL9 | 10 | 11
Microsoft corporation1 product
- internet explorerInternet Explorer 9 through 11
2 vendors · 2 products
References
7 links
portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0059X Refsource CONFIRMPatchVendor Advisory- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0059Government ResourceUS Government Resource