CVE-2017-11768

Name: CVE-2017-11768
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-15T03:29:00.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11768 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Windows Media Player in Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server, version 1709 allows remote attackers to test for the presence of files on disk via a specially crafted application. due to the way Windows Media Player discloses file information, aka "Windows Media Player Information Disclosure Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 6.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Media Player in Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server, version 1709 allows remote attackers to test for the presence of files on disk via a specially crafted application. due to the way Windows Media Player discloses file information, aka "Windows Media Player Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.40%

92.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101705Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039794Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11768Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101705Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039794Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11768Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11768?

How severe is CVE-2017-11768?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11768 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11768?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST