CVE-2017-11771: Input Validation

Published Oct 13, 2017

Updated

The Microsoft Windows Search component on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability when it fails to properly handle DNS responses, aka "Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Affected Software

12 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

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-2017-11771

Event History

Oct 13, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11771?

CVE-2017-11771 has been rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11771?

To remediate CVE-2017-11771, ensure that the latest security updates from Microsoft for your affected Windows version are installed.

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2017-11771?

CVE-2017-11771 affects various Microsoft Windows versions including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 10 Gold, and Windows Server 2016.

Can CVE-2017-11771 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-11771 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2017-11771 expose?

CVE-2017-11771 exposes remote code execution vulnerabilities in the Windows Search component.