#VU8777 Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-11772

Vulnerability identifier: #VU8777

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11772

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Software vendor:
Microsoft

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.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11772