Advisory Details

December 12th, 2017

Microsoft Windows JavaScript Array JIT Optimization Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-17-948
ZDI-CAN-5242

CVE ID CVE-2017-11901
CVSS SCORE 7.5, AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
AFFECTED VENDORS Microsoft
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Windows
TREND MICRO CUSTOMER PROTECTION Trend Micro TippingPoint IPS customers are protected against this vulnerability by Digital Vaccine protection filter ID ['29900']. For further product information on the TippingPoint IPS: http://www.tippingpoint.com
VULNERABILITY DETAILS


This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Microsoft Windows. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of arrays in JavaScript. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can trigger a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11901
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2017-10-03 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2017-12-12 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Anonymous
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