CVE-2017-11806: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Oct 13 2017(Updated: )
ChakraCore and Microsoft Edge in Microsoft 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-2017-11796, 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-2017-11807, 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
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11806
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11806
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/pull/3917
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/d79926b78d31bde3b46b94693b90b8186023cc3b
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210124110047/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101133
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210723180751/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039529
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6r3x-5gwg-g642 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101133
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039529
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11806?
CVE-2017-11806 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11806?
To fix CVE-2017-11806, users should ensure they are running the latest version of Microsoft Edge or ChakraCore that includes the security patches.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-11806?
CVE-2017-11806 affects Microsoft Edge and versions of ChakraCore prior to 1.7.2, specifically on Windows 10 Version 1703.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11806?
CVE-2017-11806 is classified as a scripting engine memory corruption vulnerability.
Can I be attacked through a web browser due to CVE-2017-11806?
Yes, CVE-2017-11806 allows attackers to exploit vulnerabilities within the web browser and execute arbitrary code.
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