CVE-2017-11822

Name: CVE-2017-11822
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-13T13:29:01.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11822 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to how Internet Explorer handles objects in memory, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11813.. EPSS estimates a 8.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to how Internet Explorer handles objects in memory, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11813.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.55%

94.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101122Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039532Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11822Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101122Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039532Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11822Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11822?

How severe is CVE-2017-11822?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11822 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11822?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST