Microsoft Windows DNSAPI CVE-2017-11779 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:101166

CVE-2017-11779 |

Info

Microsoft Windows DNSAPI CVE-2017-11779 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 101166
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2017-11779
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 10 2017 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 10 2017 12:00AM
Credit: Nick Freeman of Bishop Fox and Nelson William Gamazo Sanchez - Trend Micro working with Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative
Vulnerable: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 0
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 0
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 0
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 for x64-based Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 for 32-bit Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for x64-based Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for 32-bit Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems 0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Microsoft Windows DNSAPI CVE-2017-11779 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of an affected system. Failed exploit attempts may result in a denial of service condition.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft Windows DNSAPI CVE-2017-11779 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Microsoft Windows DNSAPI CVE-2017-11779 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Microsoft Windows DNSAPI CVE-2017-11779 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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