CVE-2017-11816: Infoleak

Published Oct 13, 2017

Updated

The Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) 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 an information disclosure vulnerability in the way it handles objects in memory, aka "Windows GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Affected Software

13 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-2017-11816

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-2017-11816?

CVE-2017-11816 has a moderate severity rating and involves an information disclosure vulnerability.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-11816?

CVE-2017-11816 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (various versions), and several Windows Server versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11816?

To mitigate CVE-2017-11816, users should apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for their affected Windows versions.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11816?

CVE-2017-11816 is categorized as an information disclosure vulnerability in the Windows Graphics Device Interface.

Can CVE-2017-11816 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2017-11816 is not classified as a remote vulnerability, but it can lead to unauthorized information exposure on affected systems.