CVE-2017-11831

Public Exploit

Description

Windows kernel in Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an attacker to log on to an affected system, and run a specially crafted application that can compromise the user's system due to how the Windows kernel initializes memory, aka "Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11880.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.91% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43165/ exploit vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11831 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039782 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101721 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11831?
CVE-2017-11831 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11831?
To fix CVE-2017-11831, 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-2017-11831 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-11831 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2017-11831?
CVE-2017-11831 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows kernel.
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