CVE-2017-0072

Name: CVE-2017-0072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T00:59:01.883+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 42.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0072 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Uniscribe in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Uniscribe Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0083, CVE-2017-0084, CVE-2017-0086, CVE-2017-0087, CVE-2017-0088, CVE-2017-0089, and CVE-2017-0090.. EPSS estimates a 42.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Uniscribe in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Uniscribe Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0083, CVE-2017-0084, CVE-2017-0086, CVE-2017-0087, CVE-2017-0088, CVE-2017-0089, and CVE-2017-0090.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

42.55%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96599
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037992
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0072Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41654/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96599
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037992
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0072Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41654/

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0072?

How severe is CVE-2017-0072?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0072 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 42.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0072?

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