CVE-2017-0025

Description

The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0001, CVE-2017-0005, and CVE-2017-0047.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 5.07% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows GDI

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038002	vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0025	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96626	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0025?: CVE-2017-0025 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0025?: To fix CVE-2017-0025, 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-2017-0025 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-0025 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0025?: CVE-2017-0025 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows GDI.

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