CVE-2017-11894: Buffer Overflow
ChakraCore, and 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, and and Internet Explorer adn Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016 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-2017-11886, CVE-2017-11889, CVE-2017-11890, CVE-2017-11893, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11894?
CVE-2017-11894 has been rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11894?
To mitigate CVE-2017-11894, users should update to the latest versions of Microsoft ChakraCore, Internet Explorer, or other affected products.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11894?
CVE-2017-11894 affects versions of Microsoft ChakraCore and Internet Explorer, specifically Internet Explorer 11 on various Windows operating systems.
Is my system vulnerable to CVE-2017-11894?
You may be vulnerable to CVE-2017-11894 if you are using Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, or certain versions of Internet Explorer.
Can CVE-2017-11894 affect web applications?
Yes, CVE-2017-11894 can affect web applications through vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge, allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts.