CVE-2017-0155 Privilege escalation in Windows Graphics Component

High 7.0 Published Updated

Local attackers can gain elevated privileges on Windows systems by exploiting a vulnerability in the kernel's Graphics component via a crafted application.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-0155?

CVE-2017-0155 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7, published on 12 Apr 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Graphics component in the kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; and Windows 7 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Graphics Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0155?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0155?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0155 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-0155 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0155 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 7 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6g45-r85q-9j7w.

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