CVE-2017-11767

ChakraCore allows an attacker to gain the same user rights as the current user, due to the way that the ChakraCore scripting engine handles objects in memory…

published November 2, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky memory corruption flaw in ChakraCore could let an attacker run amok with the same privileges as the current user! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where someone can slip into a guest's room just because they know the floor plan — if they can exploit this vulnerability, they can access all your nifty belongings without a key! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform actions with the same permissions as the user, potentially leading to data theft or manipulation. Imagine unlocking a treasure chest because someone found a way in without needing the combination!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where someone can slip into a guest's room just because they know the floor plan — if they can exploit this vulnerability, they can access all your nifty belongings without a key! This vulnerability arises from how ChakraCore handles objects in memory, opening the door for attackers to gain unauthorized access and control over user sessions. Essentially, it's a scripting engine memory corruption issue.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform actions with the same permissions as the user, potentially leading to data theft or manipulation. Imagine unlocking a treasure chest because someone found a way in without needing the combination! To mitigate this, make sure to update ChakraCore to the latest version that includes the fix for this vulnerability. Regularly audit your systems for any potentially vulnerable instances and monitor user permissions closely. You can handle this! Stay proactive, and you’ll keep your systems secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.09513 · 95.4th percentile
Published
2017-11-02T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 NOV 19:00Z
    ChakraCore allows an attacker to gain the same user rights as the current user, due to the way that the ChakraCore scripting engine handles objects in memory…
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