CVE-2017-8553

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2016 when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory, aka "GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.88% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038662 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98940 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8553 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8553?
CVE-2017-8553 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8553?
To fix CVE-2017-8553, 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-2017-8553 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8553 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-2017-8553?
CVE-2017-8553 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows kernel.
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