CVE-2017-11768

Description

Windows Media Player in 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 allows remote attackers to test for the presence of files on disk via a specially crafted application. due to the way Windows Media Player discloses file information, aka "Windows Media Player Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Category

2.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.47% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Media Player
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039794 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11768 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101705 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11768?
CVE-2017-11768 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11768?
To fix CVE-2017-11768, 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-2017-11768 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-11768 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-11768?
CVE-2017-11768 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Media Player.
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