What is the severity of CVE-2017-11912?

CVE-2017-11912 has been classified as a critical vulnerability that allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11912?

To fix CVE-2017-11912, update your Microsoft products to the latest security patch provided by Microsoft.

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-11912?

CVE-2017-11912 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and various editions of Windows 10 and Internet Explorer.

Can CVE-2017-11912 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2017-11912 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to access sensitive user data.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-11912?

There are no widely recommended workarounds for CVE-2017-11912; the best approach is to apply the available security updates.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-11912

high

7.6

CWE

119

12/12/2017

17/9/2024

CVE-2017-11912: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Dec 12 2017(Updated: )

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 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-2017-11895, CVE-2017-11901, CVE-2017-11903, CVE-2017-11905, CVE-2017-11905, CVE-2017-11907, CVE-2017-11908, CVE-2017-11909, CVE-2017-11910, CVE-2017-11911, CVE-2017-11913, CVE-2017-11914, CVE-2017-11916, CVE-2017-11918, and CVE-2017-11930.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft ChakraCore	<1.7.5
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10	=1511
Microsoft Windows 10	=1607
Microsoft Windows 10	=1703
Microsoft Windows 10	=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Internet Explorer	=10
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Internet Explorer	=11
Microsoft Windows 7	=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64	=r2
Internet Explorer	=9
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11912?
CVE-2017-11912 has been classified as a critical vulnerability that allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11912?
To fix CVE-2017-11912, update your Microsoft products to the latest security patch provided by Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-11912?
CVE-2017-11912 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and various editions of Windows 10 and Internet Explorer.
Can CVE-2017-11912 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2017-11912 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to access sensitive user data.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-11912?
There are no widely recommended workarounds for CVE-2017-11912; the best approach is to apply the available security updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11912?
CVE-2017-11912 has been classified as a critical vulnerability that allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11912?
To fix CVE-2017-11912, update your Microsoft products to the latest security patch provided by Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-11912?
CVE-2017-11912 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and various editions of Windows 10 and Internet Explorer.
Can CVE-2017-11912 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2017-11912 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to access sensitive user data.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-11912?
There are no widely recommended workarounds for CVE-2017-11912; the best approach is to apply the available security updates.

CVE-2017-11912: Buffer Overflow

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What is the severity of CVE-2017-11912?

How do I fix CVE-2017-11912?

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Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-11912?

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What is the severity of CVE-2017-11912?

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