CVE-2017-0155

Description

The Graphics component in the kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; and Windows 7 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Graphics Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

7.0

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.15% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Graphics Component

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038237	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97471	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0155	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0155?: CVE-2017-0155 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0155?: To fix CVE-2017-0155, 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-2017-0155 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-0155 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0155?: CVE-2017-0155 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Graphics Component.

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