CVE-2017-0005
Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
10.9%
p96
KEV
YES
May 24, 2022
Exploit Today
79
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
10.9%EPSS · 30 days11.0%
2026-08-032026-08-31
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Added to KEV
May 24, 2022
Remediate by
Jun 14, 2022
Known ransomware use
No
Summary 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.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-0005
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