CVE-2017-0005: Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2017-0005 · Severity: critical · CVSS 7.8 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2022-05-24
The Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in Microsoft Windows contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges via a crafted application. This vulnerability has been observed being exploited in the wild.
Yes. CVE-2017-0005 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 24 May 2022. Treat it as urgent.
How severe is CVE-2017-0005?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 24 May 2022.
Which products and versions are affected?
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2 SP1; Microsoft Windows 7 SP1; Microsoft Windows 8.1 -; and 3 more.
Is there a fix for CVE-2017-0005?
A patch was published on 2017-03-14: MSRC advisory published date (implied by CVE year and reference links) Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2017-0005 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2017-0005?
Check whether you run Microsoft Windows. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.
Affected products
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2 SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
Microsoft Windows 8.1 -
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold, R2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1 -
Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607
Timeline
2017-03-14: patched: MSRC advisory published date (implied by CVE year and reference links)
2017-03-27: disclosed: Technical blog post regarding detection and mitigation published.
2022-05-24: kev added: Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.