CVE-2017-11783

Description

Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the way it handles calls to Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC), aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

7.0

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 7.28% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039526	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11783	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101144	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11783?: CVE-2017-11783 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11783?: To fix CVE-2017-11783, 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-2017-11783 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-11783 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-11783?: CVE-2017-11783 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows.

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