CVE-2017-8685

Public Exploit

Description

Windows GDI+ on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows information disclosure by the way it discloses kernel memory addresses, aka "Windows GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8684 and CVE-2017-8688.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 26.90% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows GDI+
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42748/ exploit vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039338 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8685 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100724 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8685?
CVE-2017-8685 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8685?
To fix CVE-2017-8685, 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-2017-8685 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8685 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~27% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8685?
CVE-2017-8685 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows GDI+.
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