CVE-2017-11907: Buffer Overflow
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, 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 Internet Explorer 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-2017-11905, CVE-2017-11905, 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-2017-11907?
CVE-2017-11907 is rated as important due to its potential to allow attackers to gain the same user rights as the current user.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11907?
To fix CVE-2017-11907, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2017-11907?
CVE-2017-11907 affects Internet Explorer 11 and versions 9 and 10.
On which Windows operating systems does CVE-2017-11907 exist?
CVE-2017-11907 exists on Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (various versions), and Windows Server 2008 and 2016.
Can attackers exploit CVE-2017-11907 remotely?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2017-11907 remotely through malicious web content.