CVE-2017-8688: Infoleak

Published Sep 13, 2017

Updated

Windows GDI+ on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016, allows information disclosure by the way it discloses kernel memory addresses, aka "Windows GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8684 and CVE-2017-8685.

Affected Software

12 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

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 Server 2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8688

Event History

Sep 13, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8688?

CVE-2017-8688 is rated as important due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8688?

To mitigate CVE-2017-8688, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-8688?

CVE-2017-8688 affects multiple versions including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various editions of Windows Server.

What type of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2017-8688?

CVE-2017-8688 is categorized as an information disclosure vulnerability related to Windows GDI+.

Can CVE-2017-8688 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2017-8688 does not appear to enable remote exploitation but may lead to sensitive information exposure.