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CVE-2011-1971

The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 S...

Medium CVSS 4.7

Overview

The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not properly parse file metadata, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted file, aka "Windows Kernel Metadata Parsing DOS Vulnerability."

CWE: CWE-399 Published: 2011-08-10T21:55:01.830
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 4.7 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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