CVE-2017-11809: 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-2017-11808, CVE-2017-11810, CVE-2017-11811, CVE-2017-11812, and CVE-2017-11821.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ChakraCore | <=1.7.2 | |
| Microsoft Edge Beta | ||
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11809?
CVE-2017-11809 has a severity rating of important according to Microsoft's security classification.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11809?
To fix CVE-2017-11809, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected products.
Which products are affected by CVE-2017-11809?
CVE-2017-11809 affects Microsoft Edge, ChakraCore, and specific versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016.
What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2017-11809?
An attacker can execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user by exploiting CVE-2017-11809.
When was CVE-2017-11809 disclosed?
CVE-2017-11809 was disclosed in August 2017 as part of Microsoft's regular security updates.
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