CVE-2017-0005 Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation
Local attackers can gain elevated privileges on Windows systems by exploiting a flaw in the Graphics Device Interface via a crafted application.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 24 May 2022
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-0005?
CVE-2017-0005 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507, published on 17 Mar 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0005?
It affects 10 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1511, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1 and 4 more.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0005?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0005 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 14 Jun 2022.
Is CVE-2017-0005 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2017-0005 in the wild since at least 24 May 2022.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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- CVE-2025-33073 Microsoft Windows SMB Client Improper Access Control
- CVE-2024-49039 Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler Privilege Escalation
- CVE-2024-43461 Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8w8f-9j37-53m3.