Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Graphics Components
CVE-2017-8573

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
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
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 July 2017

Summary

This vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory within the Microsoft Graphics Component of various Windows Operating Systems. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to elevate privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of system operations. It affects multiple versions of Windows, making systems vulnerable if not patched promptly.

Affected Version(s)

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 Graphics

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99431
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038856
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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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