CVE-2017-11850

Name: CVE-2017-11850
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-15T03:29:01.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11850 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Graphics Component in 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 an attacker to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application due to improper handling of objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Graphics Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 2.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Graphics Component in 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 an attacker to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application due to improper handling of objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Graphics Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.85%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703
Microsoft	Windows 10	1709
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server	1709
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101738Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039782Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11850Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101738Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039782Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11850Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11850?

How severe is CVE-2017-11850?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11850 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11850?

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-2017-11850?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST