Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows GDI
CVE-2017-0001

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Gdi
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 March 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟣 EPSS 12%🦅 CISA Reported

What is CVE-2017-0001?

The vulnerability in the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) on various Windows operating systems allows local users to escalate their privileges by executing a specially crafted application. This flaw poses a risk to systems running outdated versions of Windows, enabling attackers to manipulate system resources with higher access rights than intended.

CISA has reported CVE-2017-0001

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2017-0001 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Affected Version(s)

Windows GDI The Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT 8.1; and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038002
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96057
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EPSS Score

12% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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