CVE-2017-0023

Name: CVE-2017-0023
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T00:59:00.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 34.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0023 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 34.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

34.02%

98.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96075Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037989Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0023Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96075Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037989Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0023Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0023?

How severe is CVE-2017-0023?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0023 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 34.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0023?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-0023?

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Source: NVD / NIST