CVE-2017-11769

Description

The Microsoft Windows TRIE component on Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability in the way it handles loading dll files, aka "TRIE Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 33.91% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows TRIE

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11769	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039535	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101112	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11769?: CVE-2017-11769 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11769?: To fix CVE-2017-11769, 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-2017-11769 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-11769 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~34% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-11769?: CVE-2017-11769 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows TRIE.

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