CVE-2017-11893: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 12, 2017
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Updated

ChakraCore and Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to how the scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". OpMaxInAnArray and OpMinInAnArray can explicitly call user defined JavaScript functions, potentially leading to remote code execution.

This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11886, CVE-2017-11889, CVE-2017-11890, CVE-2017-11894, CVE-2017-11895, CVE-2017-11901, CVE-2017-11903, CVE-2017-11905, CVE-2017-11907, CVE-2017-11908, CVE-2017-11909, CVE-2017-11910, CVE-2017-11911, CVE-2017-11912, CVE-2017-11913, CVE-2017-11914, CVE-2017-11916, CVE-2017-11918, and CVE-2017-11930.

Other sources

ChakraCore and Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of 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-2017-11886, CVE-2017-11889, CVE-2017-11890, CVE-2017-11894, CVE-2017-11895, CVE-2017-11901, CVE-2017-11903, CVE-2017-11905, CVE-2017-11907, CVE-2017-11908, CVE-2017-11909, CVE-2017-11910, CVE-2017-11911, CVE-2017-11912, CVE-2017-11913, CVE-2017-11914, CVE-2017-11916, CVE-2017-11918, and CVE-2017-11930.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
nuget/Microsoft.ChakraCore<1.7.5
1.7.5
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft ChakraCore<1.7.5

Event History

Dec 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
01:06 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11893?

CVE-2017-11893 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11893?

To fix CVE-2017-11893, ensure that you are using an updated version of Microsoft ChakraCore, specifically 1.7.5 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-11893?

CVE-2017-11893 affects Microsoft Edge and Microsoft ChakraCore versions prior to 1.7.5.

4

Can CVE-2017-11893 allow remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2017-11893 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

5

Which Windows versions are vulnerable to CVE-2017-11893?

CVE-2017-11893 affects Windows 10 versions 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016 if running an affected version of ChakraCore.

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