CVE-2017-8693

Description

The Microsoft Graphics Component on Microsoft 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 "Microsoft Graphics Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 6.19% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Graphics Component
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039536 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8693 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101096 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8693?
CVE-2017-8693 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8693?
To fix CVE-2017-8693, 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-2017-8693 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8693 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8693?
CVE-2017-8693 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Graphics Component.
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