Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows GDI
CVE-2017-11816

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (gdi)
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 October 2017

What is CVE-2017-11816?

The Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) is vulnerable to an information disclosure issue that arises from the improper handling of objects in memory. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, various editions of Windows 10, and more, potentially allowing attackers to expose sensitive information through this mismanagement of resources.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Microsoft 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, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101094
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039536
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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