CVE-2011-1971 in Windows

Summary

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."

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

• Reservation: 05/09/2011
• Disclosure: 08/10/2011
• Moderation: VulDB entry created
• Entries: 1: VDB-4388
• CPE: ready
• CWE: CWE-399 (Confirmed)
• CVSS: 7.5
• EPSS: 0.01221
• Activities: Very Low

Sources

• MITRE: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2011-1971
• NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1971
• CVE Details: https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2011-1971/