CVE-2017-0005 · netVigilance record NV22-0381
Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation
past due
What to do
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA deadline 2022-06-14 · passed 4 years 2 months ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA
What happened
The Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
Who is affected
Microsoft Windows. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.
Weakness class: CWE-119.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
- CISA remediation deadlinepassed 4 years 2 months ago
Sources
- NVD entry for CVE-2017-0005 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-0005
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- nvd.nist.gov nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-0005