What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-11852?

CVE-2017-11852 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 4.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-11852?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-11852. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows 7 CVE-2017-11852

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2017-11-15 secure@microsoft.com

Microsoft Information Disclosure Windows 7 Windows Server 2008

4.7

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.7 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 15, 2017 - 03:29 cve.org

MEDIUM 4.7

DescriptionCVE.org

Microsoft GDI Component in Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 allows an attacker to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application to compromise the user's system, due improperly disclosing kernel memory addresses, aka "Windows GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

AnalysisAI

Microsoft GDI Component in Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 allows an attacker to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application to compromise the user's. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.7). This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Microsoft GDI Component in Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 allows an attacker to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application to compromise the user's system, due improperly disclosing kernel memory addresses, aka "Windows GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability". Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.