SB2017101016 - Remote code execution in Windows DNSAPI
Published: October 10, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017101016
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11779)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The vulnerability exists in Windows Domain Name System (DNS) DNSAPI.dll when it fails to properly handle DNS responses. A remote attacker can corrupted DNS responses to DNS server and execute arbitrary code in the context of the Local System Account.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.