Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1511 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96033Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038002Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/mmpc/2017/03/27/detecting-and-mitigating-eleExploitMitigationPatch
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0005PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96033Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038002Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/mmpc/2017/03/27/detecting-and-mitigating-eleExploitMitigationPatch
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0005PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-0005?
CVE-2017-0005 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2017-0005?
CVE-2017-0005 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0005?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1511, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1.