SB2017041116 - Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published: April 11, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017041116
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0156)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate his privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to an error within Microsoft Graphics Component (GDI) implementation when handling objects in memory. A local user can execute arbitrary code on the target system with SYSTEM privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow a local attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.