CVE-2017-11801: 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-2017-11797, CVE-2017-11798, CVE-2017-11799, CVE-2017-11800, 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 | |
| ChakraCore | <=1.7.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11801
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11801
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/pull/3917
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/7b936e208e6a5f8dea84340760205d25c0efdf43
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210124110147/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101146
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-f8f9-q5hg-9c7q (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101146
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11801?
CVE-2017-11801 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11801?
To fix CVE-2017-11801, update ChakraCore to version 1.7.3 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2017-11801?
CVE-2017-11801 affects Microsoft ChakraCore versions up to and including 1.7.2.
What does CVE-2017-11801 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2017-11801 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
What component does CVE-2017-11801 involve?
CVE-2017-11801 involves the ChakraCore scripting engine used in various Microsoft applications.
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