CVE-2017-0005
Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation
- Published16 Mar 2017
- Added to CISA KEV24 May 2022
- Remediation due14 Jun 2022
Description
The Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT 8.1; and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0001, CVE-2017-0025, and CVE-2017-0047.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/mmpc/2017/03/27/detecting-and-mitigating-elevation-of-privilege-exploit-for-cve-2017-0005/
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0005
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0005
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96033
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038002
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2017-0005 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2017-0005 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 24 May 2022.
How severe is CVE-2017-0005?
CVE-2017-0005 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 11.0% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2017-0005?
Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1511, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, and 5 more.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0005?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.