The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not properly parse file metadata, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted file, aka "Windows Kernel Metadata Parsing DOS Vulnerability."
Published 2011-08-10 21:55:02
Updated 2023-12-07 18:38:57
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Vulnerability category: Denial of service

Products affected by CVE-2011-1971

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2011-1971

0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 10 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2011-1971

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
4.7
MEDIUM AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
3.4
6.9
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2011-1971

  • Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2011-1971

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