CVE-2017-11851: Infoleak

Published Nov 15, 2017
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Updated

The Windows kernel component on Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server, version 1709, allows an information disclosure vulnerability when it improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-11842, CVE-2017-11849, and CVE-2017-11853.

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=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Event History

Nov 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11851?

CVE-2017-11851 is categorized with a severity rating that indicates it can lead to potential information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11851?

To address CVE-2017-11851, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for their affected systems.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-11851?

CVE-2017-11851 affects various Windows versions including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several Windows Server editions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11851?

CVE-2017-11851 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability in the Windows kernel.

5

Can CVE-2017-11851 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2017-11851 may allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, but it requires certain conditions to be exploited.

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