CVE-2017-11779
Microsoft Windows DNSAPI NSEC3_RecordRead Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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Descriptions
The Microsoft Windows Domain Name System (DNS) DNSAPI.dll on Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 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 DNSAPI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
Microsoft Windows Domain Name System (DNS) DNSAPI.dll en Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607 y 1703 y Windows Server 2016 permite una vulnerabilidad de ejecución remota de código cuando no gestiona correctamente respuestas DNS. Esto también se conoce como "Windows DNSAPI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Microsoft Windows. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of DNS responses. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process.
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Timeline
- 2017-07-31 CVE Reserved
- 2017-10-10 CVE Published
- 2024-07-31 EPSS Updated
- 2024-09-17 CVE Updated
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References (3)
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| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101166 | Third Party Advisory | |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039533 | Third Party Advisory |
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| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11779 | 2019-10-03 |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 10 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10" | - | - |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 10 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10" | 1511 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10" and version "1511" | - |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 10 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10" | 1607 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10" and version "1607" | - |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 10 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10" | 1703 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10" and version "1703" | - |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 8.1 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 8.1" | * | - |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Rt 8.1 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Rt 8.1" | * | - |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2012 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2012" | r2 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2012" and version "r2" | - |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2016 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2016" | * | - |
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