CVE-2017-0005CISA KEV

Microsoft Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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

Product: Windows
Added to KEV: 24 May 2022
Federal remediation due: 14 Jun 2022
Known ransomware use: Not reported

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23 Oct 2026 · 09:33:49 UTC Source coverage: cisa-kevIncomplete → Current
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Windows GDI

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{
                    "product": "Windows GDI",
                    "vendor": "Microsoft Corporation",
                    "versions": [
                        {
                            "status": "affected",
                            "version": "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"
                        }
                    ]
                }

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