Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-11779
The Microsoft Windows Domain Name System (DNS) DNSAPI.dll on Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 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 DNSAPI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2017-11779
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1511:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1703:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-11779
50.61%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 98 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-11779
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9.3
|
HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
8.1
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.2
|
5.9
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2017-11779
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11779
CVE-2017-11779 | Windows DNSAPI Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101166
Microsoft Windows DNSAPI CVE-2017-11779 Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039533
Windows Domain Name System Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code on the Target System - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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