CVE-2017-11824

Description

The Microsoft Graphics Component 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 elevation of privilege vulnerability in the way it handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

7.0

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.08% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Graphics Component

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101099	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-2017-11824	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11824?: CVE-2017-11824 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11824?: To fix CVE-2017-11824, 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-2017-11824 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-11824 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2017-11824?: CVE-2017-11824 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Graphics Component.

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