CVE-2017-0001—Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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2022-03-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2017-0001
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Graphics Device Interface (GDI)
Date Added:
2022-03-03
Due Date:
2022-03-24
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-0001
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