CVE-2011-1971

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not properly parse file metadata, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted file, aka "Windows Kernel Metadata Parsing DOS Vulnerability."

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.22% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-068 vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12663 vdb entry signature

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1971?
CVE-2011-1971 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-1971?
To fix CVE-2011-1971, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-1971 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-1971 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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