CVE-2017-11823: Race Condition
First published: Fri Oct 13 2017(Updated: )
The Microsoft Device Guard on Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a security feature bypass by the way it handles Windows PowerShell sessions, aka "Microsoft Windows Security Feature Bypass".
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11823?
CVE-2017-11823 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-11823?
CVE-2017-11823 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11823?
To fix CVE-2017-11823, ensure that you apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for the affected versions.
What impact does CVE-2017-11823 have on PowerShell?
CVE-2017-11823 allows a security feature bypass in the way Windows PowerShell sessions are handled.
Is CVE-2017-11823 actively exploited in the wild?
As of the last report, there is no public indication that CVE-2017-11823 is actively exploited in the wild.
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