Is CVE-2017-0001 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2017-0001 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2017-0001 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2017-0001 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-0001?

CVE-2017-0001 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2017-0001

Published: March 3, 2022

EPSS:25.43%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:96.1th

Official Description

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

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-03-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-03-24

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity vulnerability in the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) of Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain elevated privileges. With confirmed exploitation in the wild and an EPSS score of 0.25434, this flaw presents a significant risk for privilege escalation on affected Windows systems. Administrators should prioritize patching.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's KEV catalog. Exploitation requires local access to the affected Windows system.

Recommended Action

Apply all available security updates for Microsoft Windows to patch the GDI component. Implement strong user access controls and least privilege principles to limit the impact of local privilege escalation attempts.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-0001 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2017-0001 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.