CVE-2017-8676

Name: CVE-2017-8676
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:09.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8676 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) 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, 1703, and Server 2016; Office 2007 SP3; Office 2010 SP2; Word Viewer; Office for Mac 2011 and 2016; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2013 SP1; Lync 2010; Lync 2010 Attendee; and Live Meeting 2007 Add-in and Console allows an authenticated attacker to retrieve information from a targeted system via a specially crafted application, aka "Windows GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 14.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) 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, 1703, and Server 2016; Office 2007 SP3; Office 2010 SP2; Word Viewer; Office for Mac 2011 and 2016; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2013 SP1; Lync 2010; Lync 2010 Attendee; and Live Meeting 2007 Add-in and Console allows an authenticated attacker to retrieve information from a targeted system via a specially crafted application, aka "Windows GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.04%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Live Meeting	2007	—
Microsoft	Lync	2010	—
Microsoft	Lync	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Office	2011	—
Microsoft	Office	2016	—
Microsoft	Office 2007	All versions	Sp3
Microsoft	Office 2010	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Office Word Viewer	All versions	—
Microsoft	Skype For Business	2016	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703	—
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 Server 2016	All versions	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100755Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039333Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8676Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100755Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039333Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8676Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8676?

How severe is CVE-2017-8676?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8676 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8676?

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