CVE-2017-0023

high-risk
Published 2017-03-17

The PDF library in Microsoft Edge; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 and R2; Windows RT 8.1; and Windows 10, 1511, and 1607 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, aka "Microsoft PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Do I need to act?

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22.4% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 78% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.5/10 High
NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (8)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96075
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037989
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0023
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96075
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037989
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0023
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high-risk
Severity 22/34 · High
Exploitability 14/34 · Moderate
Exposure 14/34 · Moderate