CVE-2017-11899

Name: CVE-2017-11899
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-12T21:29:01.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11899 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Device Guard in Windows 10 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows a security feature bypass vulnerability due to the way untrusted files are handled, aka "Microsoft Windows Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 5.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Device Guard in Windows 10 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows a security feature bypass vulnerability due to the way untrusted files are handled, aka "Microsoft Windows Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.84%

92.2th 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 10	1709
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1709

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102077Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039992Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11899Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102077Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039992Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11899Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11899?

How severe is CVE-2017-11899?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11899 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11899?

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-2017-11899?

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Source: NVD / NIST