Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server | 1709 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101721Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039782Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-1183PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43165/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101721Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039782Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-1183PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43165/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-11831?
CVE-2017-11831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). 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 Serve...
How severe is CVE-2017-11831?
CVE-2017-11831 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-11831?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server.