CVE-2017-11823: Race Condition
Published 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".
Affected Software
5 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Remediation
Event History
Oct 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11823?
CVE-2017-11823 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.