Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Products
CVE-2017-11851

4.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the Windows kernel when it improperly handles objects in memory. This can allow an attacker to access sensitive information, compromising system security. This vulnerability impacts multiple versions of Microsoft's Windows operating system, including various releases from Windows 7 through Windows 10, and Windows Server editions. As the vulnerability does not require user interaction, it poses a significant risk to affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

Windows kernel Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, 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

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101763
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039782
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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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