CVE-2017-11880

Description

Windows kernel in Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to run a specially crafted application and obtain information to further compromise the user's system due to the Windows kernel improperly initializing objects in memory, aka "Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11831.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.33% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101755 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039782 third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11880 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11880?
CVE-2017-11880 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11880?
To fix CVE-2017-11880, 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-2017-11880 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-11880 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-2017-11880?
CVE-2017-11880 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Kernel.
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