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.

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CVE-2017-11771

critical

CWE

13/10/2017

3/10/2019

CVE-2017-11771: Input Validation

First published: Fri 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".

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64	=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

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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.

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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.