8.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-11885: Input Validation

First published: Tue Dec 12 2017(Updated: )

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 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allow a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way the Routing and Remote Access service handles requests, aka "Windows RRAS Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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 2008 Itanium=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-11885?

    CVE-2017-11885 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-11885?

    To fix CVE-2017-11885, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-11885?

    CVE-2017-11885 affects Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several Windows Server versions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11885?

    CVE-2017-11885 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2017-11885 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-11885 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system.

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