CVE-2017-11836: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Nov 15 2017(Updated: )
ChakraCore, and Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an attacker to take control of an affected system, due to how the scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11837, CVE-2017-11838, CVE-2017-11839, CVE-2017-11840, CVE-2017-11841, CVE-2017-11843, CVE-2017-11846, CVE-2017-11858, CVE-2017-11859, CVE-2017-11861, CVE-2017-11862, CVE-2017-11866, CVE-2017-11869, CVE-2017-11870, CVE-2017-11871, and CVE-2017-11873.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ChakraCore | ||
| Microsoft Edge Beta | ||
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1709 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11836?
CVE-2017-11836 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow an attacker to take control of an affected system.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11836?
To mitigate CVE-2017-11836, ensure that your Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore are updated to the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-11836?
CVE-2017-11836 affects Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore on several versions of Windows 10, as well as Windows Server 2016 and specific configurations.
What are the possible impacts of CVE-2017-11836?
An exploit of CVE-2017-11836 can lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing remote code execution on the affected system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-11836?
As a temporary measure, disabling the use of Microsoft Edge or ChakraCore could reduce exposure to CVE-2017-11836 until a patch is applied.
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