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Is CVE-2017-0001 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 3 Mar 2022

Gociux · Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI) · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2017-0001, Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 3 Mar 2022, 1812 days after it was published. It affects Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI). If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 3 Mar 2022
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSSbelow top 10%lower predicted activity right now (it is still confirmed exploited)
severity7.8CVSS 3.1 · high
US federal due24 Mar 2022BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

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

VendorMicrosoft (391 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductGraphics Device Interface (GDI)
VulnerabilityMicrosoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Weaknessnot specified
Published17 Mar 2017
Added to KEV3 Mar 2022
Reported by (CNA)microsoft

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Microsoft CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 17 Mar 2017.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Microsoft.

Other exploited CVEs in Graphics Device Interface (GDI)

References

Questions

Is CVE-2017-0001 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2017-0001 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 3 Mar 2022, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2017-0001 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0001?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check Microsoft's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Graphics Device Interface (GDI) and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in March 2022 · Microsoft scorecard · act-now radar.

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