CVE-2007-1215

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4; XP SP2; Server 2003 Gold, SP1, and SP2; and Vista allows local users...

Published: Apr 4, 2007
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: microsoft
Evidence observed: Apr 8, 2007

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

2.7%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 85.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

Buffer overflow in the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4; XP SP2; Server 2003 Gold, SP1, and SP2; and Vista allows local users to gain privileges via certain "color-related parameters" in crafted images.

Sources

Microsoft Windows - GDI Privilege Escalation (MS07-017) (1)Exploit
Ivanlef0u · windows · Apr 8, 2007
Microsoft Windows - GDI Privilege Escalation (MS07-017) (2)Exploit
Lionel d'Hauenens · windows · Apr 17, 2007
Microsoft Windows - '.ani' GDI Remote Privilege Escalation (MS07-017)Exploit
Lionel d'Hauenens · windows · Apr 26, 2007

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