CVE-2017-11816

Description

The Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) on Microsoft 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, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an information disclosure vulnerability in the way it handles objects in memory, aka "Windows GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.62%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101094 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039536 third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11816 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11816?
CVE-2017-11816 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11816?
To fix CVE-2017-11816, 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-2017-11816 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-11816 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-11816?
CVE-2017-11816 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI).
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