CVE-2017-11796: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Oct 13 2017(Updated: )
ChakraCore and Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 1703 allows 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-2017-11792, CVE-2017-11793, CVE-2017-11797, 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
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| nuget/Microsoft.ChakraCore | <1.7.3 | 1.7.3 |
| Microsoft Chakra | <=1.7.2 | |
| Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1703 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101080
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039529
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11796
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11796
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/pull/3917
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/6eba63d1851b4ece1e334ea1e07b3af44ef1e480
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210124105229/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101080
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210723180751/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039529
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-3c78-m682-8wp9 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11796?
CVE-2017-11796 has a severity rating of critical due to the potential for an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected user.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11796?
To mitigate CVE-2017-11796, users should update Microsoft ChakraCore to version 1.7.3 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-11796?
CVE-2017-11796 affects Microsoft Edge and versions of Microsoft ChakraCore up to 1.7.2.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-11796?
CVE-2017-11796 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the scripting engine, allowing for arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2017-11796 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-11796 can be exploited remotely when a user is tricked into opening a malicious webpage.
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