Vulnerability Intelligence Report
CVE-2017-11771
The Microsoft Windows Search component on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability when it fails to properly handle DNS responses, aka "Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Probability:64.13%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | Windows Search | Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
64.132%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Microsoft Corporation · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2017-07-31T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2017-10-13T13:00:00 |
| Patch Date | 2017-10-10 |
| Last Updated | 2024-09-16T20:17:44 |
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