CVE-2017-11848: Infoleak
First published: Wed Nov 15 2017(Updated: )
Internet Explorer in Microsoft Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an attacker to detect the navigation of the user leaving a maliciously crafted page, due to how page content is handled by Internet Explorer, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability".
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | =11 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11848?
CVE-2017-11848 has a moderate severity rating, potentially allowing attackers to detect user navigation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11848?
To fix CVE-2017-11848, update Internet Explorer to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2017-11848?
CVE-2017-11848 affects Internet Explorer 11 on various Windows operating systems.
Can CVE-2017-11848 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-11848 can be exploited remotely if an attacker tricks a user into accessing a specially crafted webpage.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-11848?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2017-11848 other than applying available security updates.
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