CVE-2017-0222

Name: CVE-2017-0222
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-12T14:29:02.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 29.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0222 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer improperly accesses objects in memory, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0226.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 29.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer improperly accesses objects in memory, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0226.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

29.64%

98.0th 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 Aug 25, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98127Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038423Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0222Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98127Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038423Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0222Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0222US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0222?

How severe is CVE-2017-0222?

CVE-2017-0222 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 29.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0222?

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