CVE-2017-0023

Description

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."

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 27.88% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation PDF
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0023 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96075 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037989 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0023?
CVE-2017-0023 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0023?
To fix CVE-2017-0023, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-0023 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0023 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~28% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0023?
CVE-2017-0023 affects Microsoft Corporation PDF.
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