Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Products
CVE-2017-0025

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Gdi
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 March 2017

What is CVE-2017-0025?

A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows allowing local users to gain elevated privileges through specially crafted applications. This flaw affects a range of Windows versions, including Windows Vista, various Windows Server editions, and Windows 10, enabling unauthorized access to system resources.

Affected Version(s)

Windows GDI The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista; 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, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038002
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96626
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EPSS Score

5% 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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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