CVE-2017-11840: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Nov 15 2017(Updated: )
ChakraCore and Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an attacker to gain the same user rights as 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-2017-11836, CVE-2017-11837, CVE-2017-11838, CVE-2017-11839, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Chakra | ||
| Microsoft Edge Beta | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Microsoft 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-2017-11840?
CVE-2017-11840 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow an attacker to gain the same user rights as the current user.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11840?
To fix CVE-2017-11840, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows, Microsoft Edge, and ChakraCore.
What versions of software are affected by CVE-2017-11840?
CVE-2017-11840 affects Microsoft Edge, ChakraCore, and specific versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11840?
CVE-2017-11840 is a memory corruption vulnerability within the scripting engine.
Can CVE-2017-11840 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-11840 can potentially be exploited remotely through malicious web content viewed by the user.
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