CVE-2017-11831: Infoleak
First published: Wed Nov 15 2017(Updated: )
Windows kernel in Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an attacker to log on to an affected system, and run a specially crafted application that can compromise the user's system due to how the Windows kernel initializes memory, aka "Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11880.
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 10 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| 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-2017-11831?
CVE-2017-11831 has a severity rating of critical, indicating a high potential for impact.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11831?
To fix CVE-2017-11831, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-11831?
CVE-2017-11831 affects Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (various versions), and several Windows Server versions.
Can CVE-2017-11831 allow remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2017-11831 can allow an attacker to log on to an affected system and execute arbitrary code.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-11831?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2017-11831, making patching essential.
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