PT-2017-3285 · Microsoft · Chakracore+2
Huang Anwen
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Published
2017-11-14
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Updated
2017-12-01
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CVE-2017-11858
CVSS v2.0
7.6
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Edge (affected versions not specified)
Internet Explorer (affected versions not specified)
ChakraCore (affected versions not specified)
Description
The issue is related to the incorrect handling of objects in memory, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If the current user has administrative rights, the attacker could take control of the affected system, enabling them to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Edge, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Internet Explorer, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For ChakraCore, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive data and limiting user privileges to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Fix
RCE
Buffer Overflow
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Chakracore
Edge
Internet Explorer