CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-11819

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to how Microsoft browsers handle objects in memory.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of the system, posing a serious threat to the security of the organization's data and systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version and apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to how Microsoft browsers handle objects in memory, aka "Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS