CVE-2017-11841: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 15, 2017
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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-2017-11840, 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.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Microsoft ChakraCore
Microsoft Edge
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

Event History

Nov 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11841?

CVE-2017-11841 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing attackers to gain the same user rights as the current user.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11841?

To mitigate CVE-2017-11841, update your system with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2017-11841?

CVE-2017-11841 affects Microsoft ChakraCore, Microsoft Edge, and certain versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11841?

CVE-2017-11841 is a scripting engine memory corruption vulnerability.

5

Can I be attacked through CVE-2017-11841 in a non-Admin user account?

Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2017-11841 to gain the same rights as the current user, regardless of account privileges.

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