Security Feature Bypass in Microsoft Device Guard on Windows Platforms
CVE-2017-11823

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Device Guard
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 October 2017

What is CVE-2017-11823?

The vulnerability involves a security feature bypass in Microsoft Device Guard, which affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016. This flaw arises from how the system handles Windows PowerShell sessions, potentially allowing malicious actors to bypass security measures. Proper mitigation strategies are crucial to protect systems from exploitation arising from this security lapse.

Affected Version(s)

Device Guard Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039526
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42997/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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