First published: Wed Nov 15 2017(Updated: )
ChakraCore and Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 1703, 1709, 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-2017-11861, CVE-2017-11862, CVE-2017-11866, CVE-2017-11869, CVE-2017-11871, and CVE-2017-11873.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
nuget/Microsoft.ChakraCore | <1.7.4 | 1.7.4 |
ChakraCore | ||
Microsoft Edge Beta | ||
Windows 10 | =1703 | |
Windows 10 | =1709 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =1709 |
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CVE-2017-11870 has a severity rating of Critical due to its potential to allow attackers to gain the same user rights as the current user.
To fix CVE-2017-11870, ensure that your Microsoft Edge and Windows 10 systems are fully updated with the latest security patches.
CVE-2017-11870 affects Microsoft ChakraCore, Microsoft Edge, and specific versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server from the 1703 and 1709 releases.
CVE-2017-11870 is categorized as a Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability, exploiting how the scripting engine handles objects in memory.
Yes, CVE-2017-11870 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the scripting engine.