CVE-2017-11827

Name: CVE-2017-11827
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-15T03:29:00.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11827 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 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 gain the same user rights as the current user, due to how Microsoft browsers handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 7.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 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 gain the same user rights as the current user, due to how Microsoft browsers handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.60%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11
Microsoft	Edge	All versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101703Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039780Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039781Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11827Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101703Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039780Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039781Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11827Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11827?

How severe is CVE-2017-11827?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11827 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11827?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-11827?

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Source: NVD / NIST