CVE-2017-11847

Description

Windows kernel in Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an attacker to run arbitrary code in kernel mode, install programs, view, change or delete data, and create new accounts with full user rights due to improperly handing objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 14.18% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows kernel

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039782	third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101729	third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11847	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11847?: CVE-2017-11847 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11847?: To fix CVE-2017-11847, 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-2017-11847 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-11847 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~14% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-11847?: CVE-2017-11847 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows kernel.

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