CVE-2017-11781

Description

The Microsoft Server Block Message (SMB) 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 a denial of service vulnerability when an attacker sends specially crafted requests to the server, aka "Windows SMB Denial of Service Vulnerability".

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 17.26% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Server Block Message (SMB)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11781 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039528 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101140 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11781?
CVE-2017-11781 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11781?
To fix CVE-2017-11781, 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-2017-11781 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-11781 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~17% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-11781?
CVE-2017-11781 affects Microsoft Corporation Server Block Message (SMB).
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