Memory Corruption Vulnerability in ChakraCore and Internet Explorer by Microsoft
CVE-2017-11894

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Chakracore, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2017

Summary

The vulnerability arises from the way the scripting engine manages objects in memory, allowing an attacker to impersonate the current user. This exploitation could lead to unauthorized actions on the affected system, making it crucial for users to apply the necessary security updates to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

ChakraCore, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 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.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102053
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039990
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039991
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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