CVE-2017-11855

Name: CVE-2017-11855
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-15T03:29:01.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 47.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11855 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, 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 Internet Explorer handles objects in memory, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11856.. EPSS estimates a 47.91% 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, 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 Internet Explorer handles objects in memory, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11856.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

47.91%

98.7th 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	Internet Explorer	10
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101751Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11855Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43371/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101751Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11855Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43371/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11855?

How severe is CVE-2017-11855?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11855 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 47.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11855?

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