CVE-2017-11811: 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-2017-11802, CVE-2017-11804, CVE-2017-11805, CVE-2017-11806, CVE-2017-11807, CVE-2017-11808, CVE-2017-11809, CVE-2017-11810, CVE-2017-11812, and CVE-2017-11821.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft ChakraCore<1.7.3

Event History

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11811?

CVE-2017-11811 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11811?

To fix CVE-2017-11811, ensure that you have the latest updates installed for Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2017-11811?

CVE-2017-11811 affects Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 versions 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016.

4

What attack vector is associated with CVE-2017-11811?

CVE-2017-11811 can be exploited through the execution of specially crafted scripts in the Microsoft Edge browser.

5

Who can be impacted by CVE-2017-11811?

Users running vulnerable versions of Microsoft Edge or ChakraCore can be impacted by CVE-2017-11811.

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