CVE-2017-8676

Description

The Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in 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, 1703, and Server 2016; Office 2007 SP3; Office 2010 SP2; Word Viewer; Office for Mac 2011 and 2016; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2013 SP1; Lync 2010; Lync 2010 Attendee; and Live Meeting 2007 Add-in and Console allows an authenticated attacker to retrieve information from a targeted system via a specially crafted application, aka "Windows GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.78% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100755 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039333 third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8676 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8676?
CVE-2017-8676 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8676?
To fix CVE-2017-8676, 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-2017-8676 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8676 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8676?
CVE-2017-8676 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI).
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