CVE-2017-8677: Microsoft Corporation Windows GDI+ component…

CVE-2017-8677: The Windows GDI+ component on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Win...

The Windows GDI+ component on 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 information disclosure vulnerability when it improperly discloses kernel memory addresses, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8678, CVE-2017-8680, CVE-2017-8681, and CVE-2017-8687.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 04:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-8677 is a Windows GDI+ information disclosure issue. Affected Windows versions could expose kernel memory addresses. By itself, this is not described as remote code execution, but it can reduce defensive protections if combined with another vulnerability. Exposure is most likely on legacy or unpatched Windows endpoints and servers running the listed affected releases. Environments with old Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or early Windows 10 builds should verify patch status first. Medium operational priority where legacy Windows remains in use. There is no provided evidence of active exploitation, but kernel address disclosure can weaken exploit mitigations and should not remain unpatched on business systems. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft MSRC guidance for the applicable security update.; Apply vendor-approved Windows security updates to affected systems.; Retire or isolate unsupported Windows versions where patching is unavailable..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 21:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 13, 2017, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8677CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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Microsoft CorporationWindows GDI+ componentMicrosoft 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 2016Listed

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