Information Disclosure in Microsoft Windows Search Component
CVE-2017-11772

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Search
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 October 2017

Summary

The Microsoft Windows Search component is susceptible to an information disclosure vulnerability that arises from improper handling of objects in memory. This issue affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, and several editions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016. Attackers may exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. For detailed guidance on mitigating this vulnerability, refer to the official advisory from Microsoft.

Affected Version(s)

Windows Search Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101116
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039538
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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