First published: Fri Mar 17 2017(Updated: )
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-2017-0005, CVE-2017-0025, and CVE-2017-0047.
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Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI) | ||
Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | ||
Microsoft Windows 10 1511 | ||
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | ||
Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
Microsoft Windows RT | ||
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
Microsoft Windows 10 | =1511 | |
Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
Microsoft Windows RT | ||
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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CVE-2017-0001 is rated as critical because it allows local users to gain elevated privileges by exploiting the Graphics Device Interface in various Microsoft Windows versions.
To fix CVE-2017-0001, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
CVE-2017-0001 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (various versions), and several Windows Server editions.
The vulnerability in CVE-2017-0001 can be exploited by local users with the ability to run crafted applications.
An attacker exploiting CVE-2017-0001 can gain elevated privileges on affected systems, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code.