CVE-2017-8577
Microsoft Windows GDI Region Object Uninitialized Memory Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
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Descriptions
Win32k in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8578, CVE-2017-8580, CVE-2017-8581, and CVE-2017-8467.
Win32k en Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 y R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold y R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, y Windows Server 2016 permite una vulnerabilidad de elevación de privilegios cuando gestiona incorrectamente objetos en la memoria. Esto también se conoce como "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". El ID de este CVE es diferente de CVE-2017-8578, CVE-2017-8580, CVE-2017-8581 y CVE-2017-8467.
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Microsoft Windows. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of GDI region objects. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privilege to the level of SYSTEM.
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Timeline
- 2017-05-03 CVE Reserved
- 2017-07-11 CVE Published
- 2024-09-02 EPSS Updated
- 2024-09-16 CVE Updated
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CWE
- CWE-281: Improper Preservation of Permissions
CAPEC
References (3)
| URL | Tag | Source |
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| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99416 | Third Party Advisory | |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038853 | Third Party Advisory |
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| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8577 | 2019-10-03 |
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Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 10 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10" | - | - |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 10 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10" | 1511 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10" and version "1511" | - |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 10 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10" | 1607 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10" and version "1607" | - |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 10 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10" | 1703 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 10" and version "1703" | - |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 7 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 7" | * | sp1 |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows 8.1 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows 8.1" | * | - |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Rt 8.1 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Rt 8.1" | * | - |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2008 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2008" | * | sp2 |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2008 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2008" | r2 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2008" and version "r2" | sp1 |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2012 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2012" | - | - |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2012 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2012" | r2 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2012" and version "r2" | - |
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| Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Server 2016 Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows Server 2016" | * | - |
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