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CVE-2017-0005

Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft WindowsOperating systems
Open in ThreatlineRecord JSON
CVSS
7.8High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 24 May 2022CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)11.0%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline14 Jun 2022Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 17 Mar 2017, 00:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 24 May 2022Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Description

The Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • Windows GDIaffected: The Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT 8.1; and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607CVE List

References 4