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-2017-0005 and CVE-2017-0025.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Windows 10 | ||
Windows 10 | =1511 | |
Windows 10 | =1607 | |
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 Vista | =sp2 |
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CVE-2017-0047 is rated as a critical vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
To fix CVE-2017-0047, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
CVE-2017-0047 affects multiple versions including Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several Windows Server editions.
No, CVE-2017-0047 can only be exploited locally by a user with access to the system.
CVE-2017-0047 can be exploited through the execution of a crafted application designed to leverage GDI vulnerabilities.