ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2017-0001: Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductGraphics Device Interface (GDI)
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV3 Mar 2022
CISA federal deadline24 Mar 2022

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

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

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.