Windows Kernel Vulnerability in Microsoft Products
CVE-2017-11831

4.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Kernel
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 November 2017

Summary

This vulnerability in the Windows kernel affects several versions of Microsoft operating systems and allows attackers to log on to the system and execute a specially crafted application. Due to the way memory is initialized within the kernel, there is potential for sensitive information exposure, which can compromise the system integrity. Users running affected versions should take necessary precautions to safeguard their systems against exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Windows kernel aWindows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server, version 1709.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43165/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039782
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

EPSS Score

12% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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