Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows SMB Protocol
CVE-2017-11815

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Server Block Message (smb)
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 October 2017

Summary

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Server Message Block (SMB) protocol due to improper handling of certain requests. This flaw affects multiple Microsoft Windows versions, allowing attackers to potentially gain access to sensitive data. The vulnerability impacts various Windows platforms including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several editions of Windows Server. Organizations must implement the recommended security updates to mitigate the associated risks.

Affected Version(s)

Server Block Message (SMB) 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

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039528
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101136
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

EPSS Score

17% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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