Vulnerability Description
gdi32.dll in 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 remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process heap memory via a crafted EMF file, as demonstrated by an EMR_SETDIBITSTODEVICE record with modified Device Independent Bitmap (DIB) dimensions. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-3216, CVE-2016-3219, and/or CVE-2016-3220.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96023
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037845
- https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/02/0patching-0-day-windows-gdi32dll-memory.htmlIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=992PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/k0keoyo/CVE-2017-0038-EXP-C-JS
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0038
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41363/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96023
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037845
- https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/02/0patching-0-day-windows-gdi32dll-memory.htmlIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=992PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/k0keoyo/CVE-2017-0038-EXP-C-JS
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0038
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41363/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-0038?
CVE-2017-0038 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). gdi32.dll in 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 Window...
How severe is CVE-2017-0038?
CVE-2017-0038 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0038?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.