CVE-2017-11905: 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". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11886, CVE-2017-11889, CVE-2017-11890, CVE-2017-11893, CVE-2017-11894, CVE-2017-11895, CVE-2017-11901, CVE-2017-11903, 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 ChakraCore<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

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
04:04 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11905?

CVE-2017-11905 has a severity rating of Critical, as it allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11905?

To mitigate CVE-2017-11905, update Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore to versions that have addressed the vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2017-11905 have on my system?

CVE-2017-11905 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising system security.

4

Which versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2017-11905?

CVE-2017-11905 affects Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 versions 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709.

5

Is ChakraCore affected by CVE-2017-11905?

Yes, ChakraCore versions up to and including 1.7.5 are vulnerable to CVE-2017-11905.

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