CVE-2017-11802: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 13, 2017
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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-2017-11799, CVE-2017-11800, CVE-2017-11801, 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.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Microsoft ChakraCore<=1.7.2
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Event History

Oct 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11802?

CVE-2017-11802 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11802?

To fix CVE-2017-11802, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of ChakraCore and Microsoft Edge.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-11802?

CVE-2017-11802 affects Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1511, 1607, 1703, and Microsoft Edge.

4

Can CVE-2017-11802 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-11802 can be exploited remotely if a user is tricked into opening a malicious web page.

5

What are the symptoms of an exploit for CVE-2017-11802?

Exploits for CVE-2017-11802 may result in unexpected behavior such as application crashes or unauthorized actions performed by the attacker.

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