Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU9297

Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-11851

Published: November 14, 2017 / Updated: November 14, 2017

Vulnerability identifier: #VU9297

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11851

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in win32k.sys driver, when the Windows GDI component improperly discloses kernel memory addresses. A local user can obtain potentially sensitive information.

Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2017-11851

Install updates from vendor's website.

External References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11851

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