CVE-2017-0005

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

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 1607 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0001, CVE-2017-0025, and CVE-2017-0047.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 7.94% Top 10%

KEV Since

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows GDI

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0005	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96033	broken link third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038002	broken link third party advisory vdb entry
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/mmpc/2017/03/27/detecting-and-mitigating-elevation-of-privilege-exploit-for-cve-2017-0005/	patch exploit vendor advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0005?: CVE-2017-0005 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0005?: To fix CVE-2017-0005, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-0005 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2017-0005 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0005?: CVE-2017-0005 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows GDI.

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