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-2017-0005, CVE-2017-0025, and CVE-2017-0047.
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Date Added
Due Date
Vulnerability Name
Required Action
2022-03-03
2022-03-24
Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Date Added: 2022-03-03
Due Date: 2022-03-24
Vulnerability Name: Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Required Action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.