Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows GDI

CVE-2017-0047

Summary

The Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in several Microsoft Windows products can be manipulated by local users to gain elevated privileges through a specially crafted application. This vulnerability poses significant risk as it allows unauthorized access to execute commands or access restricted areas of the operating system, facilitating further exploitation. It is imperative for users on the affected platforms to apply updates and patches promptly to mitigate potential security breaches.

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