CVE-2017-0199

Name: CVE-2017-0199
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-12T14:59:01.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0199 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office 2013 SP1, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office/WordPad Remote Code Execution Vulnerability w/Windows API.". CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office 2013 SP1, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office/WordPad Remote Code Execution Vulnerability w/Windows API."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

99.93%

100.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 3, 2022.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Office	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Office	2016	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2
Philips	Intellispace Portal	7.0	—
Philips	Intellispace Portal	8.0	—

References

http://rewtin.blogspot.nl/2017/04/cve-2017-0199-practical-exploitation-poc.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97498Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038224Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.nviso.be/2017/04/12/analysis-of-a-cve-2017-0199-malicious-rtf-document/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0199Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41894/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41934/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42995/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2017/04/cve-2017-0199_useda.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.mdsec.co.uk/2017/04/exploiting-cve-2017-0199-hta-handler-vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://rewtin.blogspot.nl/2017/04/cve-2017-0199-practical-exploitation-poc.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97498Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038224Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.nviso.be/2017/04/12/analysis-of-a-cve-2017-0199-malicious-rtf-document/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0199Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41894/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41934/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42995/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2017/04/cve-2017-0199_useda.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.mdsec.co.uk/2017/04/exploiting-cve-2017-0199-hta-handler-vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0199US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0199?

How severe is CVE-2017-0199?

CVE-2017-0199 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0199?

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Source: NVD / NIST