CVE-2017-11810: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 13, 2017
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Updated

Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, 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-2017-11798, 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-2017-11809, CVE-2017-11811, CVE-2017-11812, and CVE-2017-11821.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
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-2017-11810?

The severity of CVE-2017-11810 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11810?

To fix CVE-2017-11810, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Internet Explorer.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2017-11810?

CVE-2017-11810 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.

4

Can CVE-2017-11810 allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges?

Yes, CVE-2017-11810 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, potentially leading to elevated privileges.

5

Is CVE-2017-11810 present in Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016?

CVE-2017-11810 is present in Windows 10 versions prior to the latest updates and affects some legacy Internet Explorer functionalities.

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