Exploited
7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-0005: Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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-2017-0001, CVE-2017-0025, and CVE-2017-0047.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Windows 10
Windows 10=1511
Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-0005?

    CVE-2017-0005 has a critical severity rating as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-0005?

    To fix CVE-2017-0005, ensure your system is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-0005?

    CVE-2017-0005 affects Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, and various versions of Windows 10.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2017-0005 enable?

    CVE-2017-0005 enables local users to gain elevated privileges through a crafted application.

  • Is CVE-2017-0005 a zero-day vulnerability?

    CVE-2017-0005 is not a zero-day vulnerability as it has public knowledge and corresponding patches available.

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