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CVE-2017-0038

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.

CVSS 5.5 · MediumBuzz score 22.9

Buzz score

Why this CVE is surfacing

Buzz score total 22.9

This all-time snapshot uses the same composite formula as Trending across a 30-year evidence window, rather than a current rolling window.

Buzz score components · mention 17.9 · diversity 5.0 · KEV 0.0 · OTX 0.0 · PoC 0.0
Mention score
17.9
5 evidence mentions in the snapshot
Diversity score
5.0
1 sources across 1 categories
KEV score
0.0
No KEV entry observed
OTX score
0.0
0 OTX pulses
PoC score
0.0
0 repos · best confidence N/A
Best PoC traction
0
Maximum stars on a matched PoC repo

Why it matters now

Mention timeline

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Evidence

Source links by recency

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5 source links · newest first
  • Microsoft Patches Many Exploited, Disclosed FlawsSecurityWeek

    Microsoft has released a total of 18 security bulletins to address tens of vulnerabilities, including more than a dozen that have already been publicly disclosed or exploited in attacks.

    newswww.securityweek.comMar 14, 2017, 7:01 PM
  • Temporary Fix Available for Windows GDI VulnerabilitySecurityWeek

    A temporary fix is available for the Windows Graphics Device Interface (Windows GDI) vulnerability that was disclosed a couple of weeks ago .

    newswww.securityweek.comMar 6, 2017, 6:40 PM
  • Google Discloses Unpatched Flaw in Edge, Internet ExplorerSecurityWeek

    Google Project Zero has disclosed a potentially serious vulnerability in Microsoft’s Edge and Internet Explorer web browsers before the tech giant could release patches.

    newswww.securityweek.comFeb 27, 2017, 9:52 AM
  • Google Discloses Unpatched Windows GDI VulnerabilitySecurityWeek

    An unpatched vulnerability affecting the Windows Graphics Device Interface (Windows GDI) was publicly disclosed last week after Microsoft failed to address it within 90 days after being notified.

    newswww.securityweek.comFeb 20, 2017, 5:43 PM
  • Microsoft Postpones February Security Updates to March 14SecurityWeek

    Microsoft has informed customers that the February security updates, which the company delayed due to unspecified issues, will only be released next month as part of the planned Update Tuesday.

    newswww.securityweek.comFeb 16, 2017, 9:00 AM

Exploit code

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