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CVE-2017-11850

2.5 · LOW

Microsoft Graphics Component in Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an attac…

Published Nov 15, 2017CWE-200EPSS 2.85%

Overview

CVE-2017-11850 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 15, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 2.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 2.5, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Graphics Component in Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an attacker to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application due to improper handling of objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Graphics Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/101738Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1039782Refportal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11850Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/101738Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1039782Refportal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11850

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11850?

CVE-2017-11850 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 15, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 2.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2017-11850?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 2.5, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-11850?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-11850?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-11850 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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