CVE-2017-11797: Infoleak
First published: Fri Oct 13 2017(Updated: )
ChakraCore allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to how the ChakraCore scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11792, 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
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| nuget/Microsoft.ChakraCore | <1.7.3 | 1.7.3 |
| Microsoft Chakra | <=1.7.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101145
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11797
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11797
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/pull/3917
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/9a3ad7ccba1fae1549e21369982d59d45a2ab6cf
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210124110143/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101145
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hrf4-ww4w-6rv6 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11797?
CVE-2017-11797 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11797?
To fix CVE-2017-11797, upgrade to Microsoft ChakraCore version 1.7.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-11797?
CVE-2017-11797 affects Microsoft ChakraCore versions up to and including 1.7.2.
Can CVE-2017-11797 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-11797 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can execute malicious scripts.
What impact does CVE-2017-11797 have on users?
CVE-2017-11797 could lead to unauthorized access and execution of harmful code, impacting user security.
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