SB2017091207 - Remote code execution in Microsoft ChakraCore



SB2017091207 - Remote code execution in Microsoft ChakraCore

Published: September 12, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017091207
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8658)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists in the Chakra JavaScript engine due to improper handling of objects in memory. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted content, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.