CVE-2017-11782

Description

The Microsoft Server Block Message (SMB) on Microsoft Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016, allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability when an attacker sends specially crafted requests to the server, aka "Windows SMB Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.72% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Server Block Message (SMB)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039528 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101143 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11782 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11782?
CVE-2017-11782 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11782?
To fix CVE-2017-11782, 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-2017-11782 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-11782 is being actively exploited. 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-2017-11782?
CVE-2017-11782 affects Microsoft Corporation Server Block Message (SMB).
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