CVE-2017-0047

Name: CVE-2017-0047
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T00:59:01.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0047 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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 via a crafted application, aka "Windows GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0001, CVE-2017-0005 and CVE-2017-0025.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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 via a crafted application, aka "Windows GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0001, CVE-2017-0005 and CVE-2017-0025.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.86%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96034Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038002
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0047Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96034Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038002
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0047Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0047?

How severe is CVE-2017-0047?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0047 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0047?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST