CVE-2017-11861: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Nov 15 2017(Updated: )
Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 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-2017-11841, CVE-2017-11843, CVE-2017-11846, CVE-2017-11858, CVE-2017-11859, 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 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11861?
CVE-2017-11861 has a maximum severity rating of Critical due to its potential to allow an attacker to gain the same user rights as the current user.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11861?
To fix CVE-2017-11861, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Microsoft Edge and Windows systems.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-11861?
CVE-2017-11861 affects Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 versions 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016 and version 1709.
What type of exploitation is associated with CVE-2017-11861?
CVE-2017-11861 is associated with exploitation through memory corruption vulnerabilities in the scripting engine of Microsoft Edge.
Can CVE-2017-11861 lead to privilege escalation?
Yes, CVE-2017-11861 can allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation by gaining the same user rights as the currently logged-in user.
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