CVE-2017-11831: Infoleak

Published 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.

Affected Software

14 affected components

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 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2008

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-2017-11831

Event History

Nov 15, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

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.