CVE-2017-11847 Privilege escalation in Windows kernel
An attacker can execute arbitrary code in kernel mode and gain full system privileges due to improper memory object handling in the Windows kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-11847?
CVE-2017-11847 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 15 Nov 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Windows kernel in Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT1, 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 run arbitrary code in kernel mode, install programs, view, change or delete data, and create new accounts with full user rights due to improperly handing objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11847?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11847?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-11847 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-11847 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11847 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-r5q2-m449-786p.