CVE-2017-8658: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Aug 11 2017(Updated: )
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Chakra JavaScript engine renders when handling objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability".
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| nuget/Microsoft.ChakraCore | <1.6.1 | 1.6.1 |
| Microsoft Chakra | <=1.7.0 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100036
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8658
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8658
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/pull/3509
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/2500e1cdc12cb35af73d5c8c9b85656aba6bab4d
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210124090857/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100036
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-8v2h-4jpm-3wfm (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8658?
CVE-2017-8658 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8658?
To fix CVE-2017-8658, update to the latest version of Microsoft ChakraCore that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2017-8658?
CVE-2017-8658 affects systems running versions of Microsoft ChakraCore up to 1.7.0.
Can CVE-2017-8658 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-8658 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-8658?
The potential impacts of CVE-2017-8658 include unauthorized access, data breaches, and system compromise.
- collector/github-advisory-latest
- alias/GHSA-8v2h-4jpm-3wfm
- alias/CVE-2017-8658
- collector/github-advisory
- agent/type
- agent/severity
- agent/remedy
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/trending
- agent/source
- agent/author
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-cve
- package-manager/nuget
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft chakra
- version/microsoft chakra/1.7.0