CVE-2017-8574

Name: CVE-2017-8574
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-11T21:29:01.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8574 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Graphics in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8573 and CVE-2017-8556.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Graphics in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8573 and CVE-2017-8556.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-281

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99438Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038856Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8574Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99438Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038856Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8574Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 11, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8574?

How severe is CVE-2017-8574?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8574 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8574?

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