Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Graphics Component
CVE-2017-11824

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Graphics Component
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 October 2017

Summary

The Microsoft Graphics Component in multiple versions of Microsoft Windows allows attackers to gain elevated privileges through manipulation of objects in memory. This vulnerability impacts systems like Windows Server 2008, various editions of Windows 7, 8.1, and the Windows 10 series, potentially enabling unauthorized access and control over the affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Graphics Component 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/101099
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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:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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