CVE-2017-11895: Buffer Overflow
ChakraCore, and Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Internet Explorer and 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-2017-11894, 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-2017-11895?
CVE-2017-11895 is rated as important due to its potential to allow attackers to gain user rights.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11895?
To mitigate CVE-2017-11895, ensure that all affected versions of Microsoft software are updated to the latest patches.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-11895?
CVE-2017-11895 affects Microsoft ChakraCore, Internet Explorer 11, and various Windows versions including Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 10.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2017-11895?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-11895 could lead to unauthorized access and escalation of privileges on vulnerable systems.
Is CVE-2017-11895 active in the wild?
There have been indications that CVE-2017-11895 may be actively exploited in targeted attacks.