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Microsoft Windows DNSAPI CVE-2017-11779 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows Domain Name System (DNS) DNSAPI.dll when it fails to properly handle DNS responses. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the Local System Account.

affected-products-logoAffected Applications

Windows 10
Windows 8
Windows RT 8.1
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2016

CVE References

CVE-2017-11779

Other References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2017-11779
ID 36742
Created Jul 11, 2018
Description
Updated		 Dec 21, 2023
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon
Coverage FortiClient
OS Windows
Vendor Microsoft
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Application Windows 10 , Windows 8 , Windows RT 8.1 , Windows Server 2012 , Windows Server 2016