Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2017-0005?

Affected: Windows 10 1507 (Microsoft); Windows 10 1511 (Microsoft); Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2017-0005 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 14, 2017.

Is CVE-2017-0005 in the CISA KEV catalog?

Yes. It was added on May 24, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 14, 2022.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2017-0005?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2017-0005?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2017-0005 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2017-0005

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Published Mar 16, 2017 · Updated Apr 22, 2026

Key Facts

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CVE-2017-0005 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Windows 10 1507 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1511 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft) and 8 more products.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 14, 2017. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

7.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

11%

Higher than 95.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

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-2017-0001, CVE-2017-0025, and CVE-2017-0047.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
CISA KEV	May 24, 2022	Jun 14, 2022	Not reported
Industry KEV feed	Mar 14, 2017	Jun 14, 2022	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	May 24, 2022	Jun 14, 2022	Not reported
ENISA EUVD	May 24, 2022	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Affected Products

16 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Windows 10 1507Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows 10 1511Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows 10 1607Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows 7Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows 8.1Microsoft	See advisory	n/a

6 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Timeline

Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 14, 2017
Publicly disclosed
Mar 16, 2017
Added to CISA KEV
May 24, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 24, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 24, 2022
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026

References

7 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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 Privile…
Affected: Windows 10 1507 (Microsoft); Windows 10 1511 (Microsoft); Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 14, 2017.
Yes. It was added on May 24, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 14, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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