Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2017-0038?

Affected: Windows 10 (Microsoft) versions 1511, 1607; Windows 7 (Microsoft); Windows 8.1 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2017-0038 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2017-0038 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2017-0038?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2017-0038?

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

How urgently should CVE-2017-0038 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2017-0038

MediumPublic exploit

Published Feb 20, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2017-0038 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.5 v3) affecting Windows 10 (Microsoft), Windows 7 (Microsoft), Windows 8.1 (Microsoft) and 6 more products.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 82% 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 very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3

5.5

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

82%

Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

gdi32.dll in 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 remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process heap memory via a crafted EMF file, as demonstrated by an EMR_SETDIBITSTODEVICE record with modified Device Independent Bitmap (DIB) dimensions. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-3216, CVE-2016-3219, and/or CVE-2016-3220.

Affected Products

13 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Windows 10Microsoft	1511, 1607	n/a
Windows 7Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows 8.1Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows Rt 8.1Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows Server 2008Microsoft	r2-sp1	n/a

4 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Feb 20, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

3 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

gdi32.dll in 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 remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process heap memory via a crafte…
Affected: Windows 10 (Microsoft) versions 1511, 1607; Windows 7 (Microsoft); Windows 8.1 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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