Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows GDI+
CVE-2017-8684

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Gdi+
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 September 2017

Summary

The vulnerability in Microsoft Windows GDI+ allows for information disclosure through the improper disclosure of kernel memory addresses. Affected systems include several versions of Windows, which may potentially expose sensitive information to attackers. This makes it essential for users to be aware of the risks and implications associated with using vulnerable versions of the product.

Affected Version(s)

Windows GDI+ Windows GDI+ on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT 8.1, allows information disclosure by the way it discloses kernel memory addresses, aka "Windows GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8685 and CVE-2017-8688

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100782
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039338
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EPSS Score

48% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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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