What is the severity of CVE-2017-11899?

CVE-2017-11899 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability that could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11899?

To mitigate the CVE-2017-11899 vulnerability, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-11899?

CVE-2017-11899 affects Windows 10 versions 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016, version 1709.

Can CVE-2017-11899 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2017-11899 is primarily a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local access to the system for exploitation.

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-11899?

Exploiting CVE-2017-11899 could allow an attacker to bypass security features, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of system files.

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CVE-2017-11899

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12/12/2017

17/9/2024

CVE-2017-11899

First published: Tue Dec 12 2017(Updated: )

Device Guard in Windows 10 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows a security feature bypass vulnerability due to the way untrusted files are handled, aka "Microsoft Windows Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability".

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10	=1511
Windows 10	=1607
Windows 10	=1703
Windows 10	=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1709

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11899

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11899?
CVE-2017-11899 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability that could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11899?
To mitigate the CVE-2017-11899 vulnerability, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-11899?
CVE-2017-11899 affects Windows 10 versions 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016, version 1709.
Can CVE-2017-11899 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-11899 is primarily a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local access to the system for exploitation.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-11899?
Exploiting CVE-2017-11899 could allow an attacker to bypass security features, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of system files.

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