CVE-2017-11788: High severity windows 10 vulnerability
Windows Search 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 an unauthenticated attacker to remotely send specially crafted messages that could cause a denial of service against the system due to improperly handing objects in memory, aka "Windows Search Denial of Service Vulnerability".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11788?
CVE-2017-11788 has been rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution by an unauthenticated attacker.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11788?
To mitigate CVE-2017-11788, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-11788?
CVE-2017-11788 affects multiple versions including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.
Can CVE-2017-11788 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-11788 can be exploited remotely by an attacker sending specially crafted messages.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11788?
CVE-2017-11788 is categorized as a remote code execution vulnerability within the Windows Search functionality.