CVE-2017-11799: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Oct 13 2017(Updated: )
ChakraCore and Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 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-2017-11796, CVE-2017-11797, CVE-2017-11798, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Chakra | <=1.7.2 | |
| Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11799?
CVE-2017-11799 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11799?
To fix CVE-2017-11799, you should ensure that your Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore versions are up to date with the latest security patches.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-11799?
CVE-2017-11799 affects Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore running on various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016.
Can CVE-2017-11799 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2017-11799 can potentially lead to data breaches as it allows execution of arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
Is CVE-2017-11799 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2017-11799 is considered a local vulnerability since it requires user interaction for exploitation.
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