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CVE-2017-11874

3.1 · LOW

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1703, 1709, Windows Server, version 1709, and ChakraCore allows an attacker to bypass Control Flow Guard (CFG) to run arbitrary code on a target system, due t…

Published Nov 15, 2017EPSS 3.97%

Overview

CVE-2017-11874 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 15, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1703, 1709, Windows Server, version 1709, and ChakraCore allows an attacker to bypass Control Flow Guard (CFG) to run arbitrary code on a target system, due to how Microsoft Edge handles accessing memory in code compiled by the Edge Just-In-Time (JIT) compiler, aka "Microsoft Edge Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11863 and CVE-2017-11872.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/101750Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1039801Refportal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11874Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/101750Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1039801Refportal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11874

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11874?

CVE-2017-11874 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 15, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2017-11874?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-11874?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-11874?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-11874 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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