CVE-2017-11765

Description

The Microsoft Windows Kernel component on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016, allows an information disclosure vulnerability when it improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11784, CVE-2017-11785, and CVE-2017-11814.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 8.00% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039526 third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11765 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101111 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11765?
CVE-2017-11765 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11765?
To fix CVE-2017-11765, 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-2017-11765 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-11765 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-11765?
CVE-2017-11765 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Kernel.
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