CVE-2017-11916: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Dec 12 2017(Updated: )
ChakraCore allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to how the ChakraCore 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-2017-11912, CVE-2017-11913, CVE-2017-11914, CVE-2017-11918, and CVE-2017-11930.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| nuget/Microsoft.ChakraCore | <1.7.5 | 1.7.5 |
| Microsoft Chakra | <1.7.5 | |
| ChakraCore | <1.7.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11916
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11916
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/pull/4411
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/69e03c35543d2bf3befce6885d78cd751bf5db10
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210124122737/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102090
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5f5r-65pm-r3wr (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102090
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11916?
CVE-2017-11916 has been rated as critical due to its ability to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11916?
To mitigate CVE-2017-11916, update Microsoft ChakraCore to version 1.7.5 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-11916?
CVE-2017-11916 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-11916?
CVE-2017-11916 affects Microsoft ChakraCore versions prior to 1.7.5.
Is CVE-2017-11916 a remote exploit vulnerability?
CVE-2017-11916 requires local access to the machine, making it more of a local exploit than a remote one.
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