CVE-2017-11783

Name: CVE-2017-11783
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-13T13:29:00.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11783 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the way it handles calls to Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC), aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 2.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the way it handles calls to Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC), aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.50%

82.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101144Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039526Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11783Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101144Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039526Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11783Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11783?

How severe is CVE-2017-11783?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11783 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11783?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-11783?

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Source: NVD / NIST