Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Products
CVE-2017-11847

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A vulnerability in the Windows kernel allows unauthorized users to run arbitrary code in kernel mode. This can lead to malicious actors installing programs, viewing, altering, or deleting data, and creating accounts with full user rights. The issue arises from improper handling of objects in memory, making it critical for users of affected Microsoft products to apply recommended patches to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

Windows kernel Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server, version 1709

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039782
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101729
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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