CVE-2017-11792: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Oct 13 2017(Updated: )
ChakraCore and Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1703 allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to how the scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11793, CVE-2017-11796, CVE-2017-11798, CVE-2017-11799, CVE-2017-11800, CVE-2017-11801, CVE-2017-11802, CVE-2017-11804, CVE-2017-11805, CVE-2017-11806, CVE-2017-11807, CVE-2017-11808, CVE-2017-11809, CVE-2017-11810, CVE-2017-11811, CVE-2017-11812, and CVE-2017-11821.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft ChakraCore | <=1.7.2 | |
| Microsoft Edge | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1703 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101078
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039529
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11792
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11792
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/pull/3917
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/4e319aa937eeb0c076411ac0fd644225753bcc72
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210124105224/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101078
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210723180751/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039529
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-8h76-7vc3-mj3v (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11792?
CVE-2017-11792 is considered a critical vulnerability, allowing for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11792?
To fix CVE-2017-11792, ensure your Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore are updated to the latest versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-11792?
CVE-2017-11792 affects Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore on Windows 10 version 1703.
Can CVE-2017-11792 allow remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2017-11792 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute code on the user's system.
What is the cause of CVE-2017-11792?
CVE-2017-11792 is caused by memory corruption in the scripting engine's handling of objects.
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