CVE-2017-11895 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in ChakraCore, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge on various versions of Windows operating systems allows attackers to gain user privileges. This vulnerability is known as 'Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.

Understanding CVE-2017-11895

This CVE affects ChakraCore, Microsoft Edge, and Internet Explorer on multiple Windows OS versions.

What is CVE-2017-11895?

The vulnerability enables attackers to acquire the same user privileges as the current user by exploiting how the scripting engine manages memory objects.

The Impact of CVE-2017-11895

Attackers can escalate their privileges to that of the current user

Technical Details of CVE-2017-11895

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from how the scripting engine handles objects in memory, allowing attackers to gain user privileges.

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: ChakraCore, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer
Vendor: Microsoft Corporation
Versions: Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit memory object handling in the scripting engine to elevate privileges

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect systems from CVE-2017-11895 with these strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Microsoft
Consider restricting access to vulnerable systems
Monitor for any unusual activities indicating exploitation

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and systems
Implement security best practices and guidelines
Conduct security training for users and IT staff

Patching and Updates

Install the latest security updates and patches from Microsoft