CVE-2017-11852

Name: CVE-2017-11852
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-15T03:29:01.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11852 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft GDI Component in Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 allows an attacker to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application to compromise the user's system, due improperly disclosing kernel memory addresses, aka "Windows GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 2.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft GDI Component in Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 allows an attacker to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application to compromise the user's system, due improperly disclosing kernel memory addresses, aka "Windows GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.20%

80.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101739Third 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-2017-11852Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101739Third 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-2017-11852Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11852?

How severe is CVE-2017-11852?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11852 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11852?

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