CVE-2017-0073

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 remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site, aka "Windows GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0060 and CVE-2017-0062.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 14.62% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows GDI+
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038002 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0073 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96637 vdb entry third party advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0073?
CVE-2017-0073 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0073?
To fix CVE-2017-0073, 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-2017-0073 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0073 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~15% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0073?
CVE-2017-0073 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows GDI+.
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