CVE-2017-8556
HighSummary
In Microsoft Windows systems, including Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016, there is a vulnerability that allows elevation of privilege due to improper handling of objects in memory by the graphics component.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain higher privileges on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to data or the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions and apply available security patches to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Graphics in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8573 and CVE-2017-8574.