CVE-2017-0291

Description

Windows PDF in Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted PDF file, aka "Windows PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0292.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 30.29% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows PDF

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0291	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98835	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0291?: CVE-2017-0291 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0291?: To fix CVE-2017-0291, 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-2017-0291 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-0291 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~30% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0291?: CVE-2017-0291 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows PDF.

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