CVE-2017-8685

Name: CVE-2017-8685
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:10.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8685 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Windows GDI+ on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows information disclosure by the way it discloses kernel memory addresses, aka "Windows GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8684 and CVE-2017-8688.. EPSS estimates a 3.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows GDI+ on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows information disclosure by the way it discloses kernel memory addresses, aka "Windows GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8684 and CVE-2017-8688.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.04%

85.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100724Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039338Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8685Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42748/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100724Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039338Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8685Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42748/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8685?

How severe is CVE-2017-8685?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8685 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8685?

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