CVE-2017-0045

Name: CVE-2017-0045
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T00:59:01.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0045 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Windows DVD Maker in Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows Vista SP2 does not properly parse crafted .msdvd files, which allows attackers to obtain information to compromise a target system, aka "Windows DVD Maker Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 6.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows DVD Maker in Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows Vista SP2 does not properly parse crafted .msdvd files, which allows attackers to obtain information to compromise a target system, aka "Windows DVD Maker Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.61%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/MICROSOFT-DVD-MAKER-XML-EXTERNAL-ENTITY-FILE-DISCLOSURE.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96103Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038015
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0045Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41619/
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/MICROSOFT-DVD-MAKER-XML-EXTERNAL-ENTITY-FILE-DISCLOSURE.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96103Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038015
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0045Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41619/

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0045?

How severe is CVE-2017-0045?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0045 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0045?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST