CVE-2017-11912: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 12, 2017
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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.

Affected Software

18 affected components
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
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Event History

Dec 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11912?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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