Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-11772
Published: October 10, 2017 / Updated: October 10, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8777
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11772
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when Windows Search improperly handles objects in memory. A remote attacker can send specially crafted messages to the Windows Search service and access arbitrary files on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in further attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when Windows Search improperly handles objects in memory. A remote attacker can send specially crafted messages to the Windows Search service and access arbitrary files on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in further attacks.
Affected software
Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Windows Server
How to mitigate CVE-2017-11772
Install updates from vendor's website.