CVE-2017-0047: High severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published 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.

Affected Software

11 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0047

Event History

Mar 17, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0047?

CVE-2017-0047 is rated as a critical vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0047?

To fix CVE-2017-0047, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-0047?

CVE-2017-0047 affects multiple versions including Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several Windows Server editions.

Can CVE-2017-0047 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2017-0047 can only be exploited locally by a user with access to the system.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-0047?

CVE-2017-0047 can be exploited through the execution of a crafted application designed to leverage GDI vulnerabilities.