CVE-2017-11812: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Oct 13 2017(Updated: )
ChakraCore and Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 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.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Chakra | <=1.7.2 | |
| Microsoft Edge Beta | ||
| 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-2017-11812?
CVE-2017-11812 has a severity rating of critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11812?
To fix CVE-2017-11812, update Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore to the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-11812?
CVE-2017-11812 affects Windows 10 versions 1511, 1607, and 1703, along with Windows Server 2016.
Can CVE-2017-11812 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-11812 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Is Microsoft Edge the only vulnerable application for CVE-2017-11812?
No, alongside Microsoft Edge, the vulnerability also impacts the ChakraCore scripting engine.
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