EXPOSURES › CVE-2017-0001
CVE-2017-0001
HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITEDA local privilege escalation flaw in Microsoft's GDI allowed attackers to escalate privileges on multiple Windows versions.
This vulnerability allowed local users to gain elevated privileges, which could lead to full system compromise. DIB organizations must ensure all Windows systems are patched, as this flaw was actively exploited in the wild and represents a significant compliance risk under NIST 800-171 for unpatched systems.
Shame score — A known privilege escalation vulnerability in a core Windows component was actively exploited in the wild, indicating a failure to patch a critical system flaw.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
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
| PRODUCT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Azure Commercial Cloud Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365) Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Microsoft Office 365 GCC High Microsoft |
In Process |
| Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services Microsoft |
Authorized |