CVE-2017-11869: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Nov 15 2017(Updated: )
Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, 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 Microsoft browsers handle 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-2017-11861, CVE-2017-11862, CVE-2017-11866, CVE-2017-11870, CVE-2017-11871, and CVE-2017-11873.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | =11 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11869?
CVE-2017-11869 has been classified as a critical vulnerability, allowing attackers to gain the same user rights as the current user.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11869?
To mitigate CVE-2017-11869, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for their affected versions of Internet Explorer.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2017-11869?
CVE-2017-11869 specifically affects Internet Explorer 11 running on various versions of Windows operating systems.
Can CVE-2017-11869 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-11869 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute code without user interaction.
What operating systems are vulnerable due to CVE-2017-11869?
CVE-2017-11869 affects multiple operating systems, including Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 and R2 SP1, and several versions of Windows 10.
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