What is the severity of CVE-2017-11874?

CVE-2017-11874 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11874?

To fix CVE-2017-11874, ensure that Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore are updated to the latest versions provided by Microsoft.

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-11874?

CVE-2017-11874 affects Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 versions 1703 and 1709, as well as ChakraCore.

Can CVE-2017-11874 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-11874 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code without physical access to the target system.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-11874?

Currently, the best approach for mitigating CVE-2017-11874 is to apply the recommended updates from Microsoft.

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CVE-2017-11874

low

3.1

15/11/2017

16/9/2024

CVE-2017-11874

First published: Wed Nov 15 2017(Updated: )

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1703, 1709, Windows Server, version 1709, and ChakraCore allows an attacker to bypass Control Flow Guard (CFG) to run arbitrary code on a target system, due to how Microsoft Edge handles accessing memory in code compiled by the Edge Just-In-Time (JIT) compiler, aka "Microsoft Edge Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11863 and CVE-2017-11872.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Chakra
Microsoft Edge Beta
Microsoft Windows 10	=1703
Microsoft Windows 10	=1709
Microsoft Windows Server	=1709

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11874

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11874?
CVE-2017-11874 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11874?
To fix CVE-2017-11874, ensure that Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore are updated to the latest versions provided by Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-11874?
CVE-2017-11874 affects Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 versions 1703 and 1709, as well as ChakraCore.
Can CVE-2017-11874 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-11874 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code without physical access to the target system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-11874?
Currently, the best approach for mitigating CVE-2017-11874 is to apply the recommended updates from Microsoft.

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