CVE-2017-11908

Name: CVE-2017-11908
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-12T21:29:01.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11908 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ChakraCore and Windows 10 1709 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to how the scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11886, CVE-2017-11889, CVE-2017-11890, CVE-2017-11893, CVE-2017-11894, CVE-2017-11895, CVE-2017-11901, CVE-2017-11903, CVE-2017-11905, CVE-2017-11905, CVE-2017-11907, CVE-2017-11909, CVE-2017-11910, CVE-2017-11911, CVE-2017-11912, CVE-2017-11913, CVE-2017-11914, CVE-2017-11916, CVE-2017-11918, and CVE-2017-11930.. EPSS estimates a 8.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ChakraCore and Windows 10 1709 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to how the scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11886, CVE-2017-11889, CVE-2017-11890, CVE-2017-11893, CVE-2017-11894, CVE-2017-11895, CVE-2017-11901, CVE-2017-11903, CVE-2017-11905, CVE-2017-11905, CVE-2017-11907, CVE-2017-11909, CVE-2017-11910, CVE-2017-11911, CVE-2017-11912, CVE-2017-11913, CVE-2017-11914, CVE-2017-11916, CVE-2017-11918, and CVE-2017-11930.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.64%

94.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Chakracore	< 1.7.5
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102052Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039990Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11908Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102052Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039990Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11908Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11908?

How severe is CVE-2017-11908?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11908 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11908?

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