Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows GDI+
CVE-2017-8688

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2017-8688?

A vulnerability in the Windows GDI+ component on various Microsoft Windows versions leads to information disclosure because it exposes kernel memory addresses. This can potentially allow unauthorized entities to access sensitive system information, posing risks to system integrity and stability. Affected systems include multiple iterations of Windows Server and Windows operating systems, making widespread impact a concern for users and organizations alike.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 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/100756
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039338
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

EPSS Score

6% 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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