CVE-2017-11791

Description

ChakraCore and Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, and Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an attacker to obtain information to further compromise the user's system, due to how the scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11834.

Category

3.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 17.57% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation ChakraCore, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039796 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101715 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039797 third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11791 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11791?
CVE-2017-11791 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11791?
To fix CVE-2017-11791, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-11791 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-11791 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~18% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-11791?
CVE-2017-11791 affects Microsoft Corporation ChakraCore, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer.
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