Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Products
CVE-2017-11880

4.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

An information disclosure vulnerability exists within the Windows kernel due to improper initialization of objects in memory. This can allow an attacker to run a specially crafted application that could expose sensitive information, potentially leading to system compromise. Affected products include various versions of Windows, from Windows 7 to Windows 10. It's crucial for users to apply patches and follow security best practices to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101755
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039782
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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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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