CVE-2017-0005 (GCVE-0-2017-0005)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2017-03-17 00:00 – Updated: 2025-10-21 23:55Summary
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.
Severity
7.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: active
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-02-10 15:11 UTC
CWE
- Elevation of Privilege
- CWE-noinfo Not enough information
Assigner
References
5 references
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| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
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| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilit… | government-resource |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | Windows GDI |
Affected:
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
|
guessed |
Date Public
2017-03-14 00:00
CISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: b983b171-cb0e-4a06-9d35-bfc47d53b847
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2022-05-24
Asserted: 2022-05-24
Scope
Notes: KEV entry: Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | Affected: Microsoft / Windows | Description: The Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. | Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions. | Due date: 2022-06-14 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-0005
Evidence
Type: Vendor Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 80%
Source: cisa-kev
Details
| Cwes | CWE-119 |
|---|---|
| Feed | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog |
| Product | Windows |
| Due Date | 2022-06-14 |
| Date Added | 2022-05-24 |
| Vendorproject | Microsoft |
| Vulnerabilityname | Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability |
| Knownransomwarecampaignuse | Unknown |
References
Created: 2026-02-02 12:27 UTC
| Updated: 2026-02-06 07:17 UTC
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 6506b547-0ec6-49a1-93d4-cd7cd3e8755d
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2022-05-24
Asserted: 2022-05-24
Scope
Notes: KEVIntel entry: 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... | Affected: Microsoft Corporation / Windows GDI | CVSS: 7.8 (HIGH) | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: False
Evidence
Type: Public Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 70%
Source: kevintel
Details
| Feed | KEVIntel (kevintel.com) |
|---|---|
| Title | 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... |
| Vendor | Microsoft Corporation |
| Product | Windows GDI |
| Added Date | 2022-05-24T00:00:00.000Z |
| Cvss Score | 7.8 |
| Epss Score | None |
| Cvss Severity | HIGH |
| Epss Percentile | None |
| Used In Malware | unknown |
| Ahead Of Cisa Kev | None |
| Not Yet In Cisa Kev | False |
References
Created: 2026-06-23 14:05 UTC
| Updated: 2026-07-10 06:14 UTC
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