CVE-2017-0084

Name: CVE-2017-0084
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T00:59:02.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 36.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0084 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Uniscribe in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Windows Uniscribe Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0072, CVE-2017-0083, CVE-2017-0086, CVE-2017-0087, CVE-2017-0088, CVE-2017-0089, and CVE-2017-0090.. EPSS estimates a 36.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Uniscribe in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Windows Uniscribe Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0072, CVE-2017-0083, CVE-2017-0086, CVE-2017-0087, CVE-2017-0088, CVE-2017-0089, and CVE-2017-0090.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

36.53%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	Gold
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96610Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037992
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0084Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41648/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96610Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037992
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0084Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41648/

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0084?

How severe is CVE-2017-0084?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0084 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 36.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0084?

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