CVE-2017-0001
What it is
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-2017-0005, CVE-2017-0025, and CVE-2017-0047.
At a glance
- Exploitability
- Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
- In the wild
- CISA lists this as exploited in real attacks. Treat as urgent.
- Fix
- A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.
Timeline
- ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
- PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
- 2022-03-03 Exploited in the wildAdded to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
- 2022-03-24 Remediation deadlineCISA's due date for federal agencies to fix it
- Last updatedMost recent change to the record
Why it ranks here
- Exploited in the wild: yes, CISA lists it. This puts it above everything that is not.
- Exploit odds: 3.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Severity: 7.8 HIGH (CVSS).
- Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
Details
- Published
- Last modified
- Added to CISA KEV
- 2022-03-03
- Exploit probability
- 3.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
- Record status
- Analyzed
Affected
- 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 2008 r2
Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.8
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Raw vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Is it in your code?
Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.
Read https://cve-list.com/agent/cve/CVE-2017-0001.md and follow it. Check whether this project is affected by CVE-2017-0001. Read only. Don't change anything and don't upload my code. Tell me yes, no or not sure, with the file as proof.
Fix and advisories
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0001
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0001
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96057
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038002
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0001
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96057
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038002
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0001
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0001