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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2017-0005Microsoft · Windows

Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
7.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

12.93 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
94.2 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 94.2% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

May 24, 2022

Remediation Due

Jun 14, 2022

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

The Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence

NVD

National Vulnerability Database

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-0005