CVE-2017-11808: 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-2017-11799, CVE-2017-11800, CVE-2017-11801, CVE-2017-11802, CVE-2017-11804, CVE-2017-11805, CVE-2017-11806, CVE-2017-11807, 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-2017-11808?
CVE-2017-11808 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11808?
To fix CVE-2017-11808, ensure you have the latest security updates installed for Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-11808?
CVE-2017-11808 affects Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016, along with Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore.
Can CVE-2017-11808 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-11808 can be exploited remotely through malicious web content viewed by the user.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2017-11808 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-11808 can result in the unauthorized execution of arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
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