CVE-2017-11771

Critical

Published: 13/10/2017(UTC)Translated: 14/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

The Windows Search component on various versions of Microsoft Windows allows remote code execution due to improper handling of DNS responses.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to remote control of the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions and apply appropriate security patches.

Original NVD description (English source)

The Microsoft Windows Search component on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability when it fails to properly handle DNS responses, aka "Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".