CVE-2017-11768: Infoleak

Published Nov 15, 2017

Updated

Windows Media Player 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, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server, version 1709 allows remote attackers to test for the presence of files on disk via a specially crafted application. due to the way Windows Media Player discloses file information, aka "Windows Media Player Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Affected Software

15 affected components

Microsoft Windows Media Player

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11768

Event History

Nov 15, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11768?

CVE-2017-11768 has a severity rating of important as it allows attackers to determine the presence of files on disk.

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-11768?

CVE-2017-11768 affects multiple versions of Windows Media Player across Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server platforms.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11768?

To fix CVE-2017-11768, ensure that you are using the latest updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11768?

CVE-2017-11768 is a file enumeration vulnerability that can be exploited by remote attackers.

Can CVE-2017-11768 be exploited locally?

No, CVE-2017-11768 is a remote vulnerability and requires network access for exploitation.