CVE-2017-11772

Description

The Microsoft Windows Search 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 when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Search Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11772	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101116	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039538	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11772?: CVE-2017-11772 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11772?: To fix CVE-2017-11772, 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-2017-11772 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-11772 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~18% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-11772?: CVE-2017-11772 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Search.

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Description

Category

CWE-200 – Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

Frequently Asked Questions