Information Disclosure in Microsoft Graphics Component for Windows Products
CVE-2017-11850
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 15 November 2017
What is CVE-2017-11850?
The Microsoft Graphics Component in various versions of Windows allows unauthorized access to sensitive data through a flaw in memory object handling. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by logging onto the affected system and executing a specially crafted application, potentially leading to unauthorized information disclosure. This underlines the importance of applying security updates and patches to safeguard systems from such vulnerabilities.

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Affected Version(s)
Microsoft Graphics Component Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709.
References
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved