CVE-2017-0281

Name: CVE-2017-0281
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-12T14:29:06.66+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 15.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0281 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, Office 2016, Office Online Server 2016, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2,Office Web Apps 2013 SP1, Project Server 2013 SP1, SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 SP1, SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1, Sharepoint Server 2010 SP2, Word 2016, and Skype for Business 2016 allow a remote code execution vulnerability when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0261 and CVE-2017-0262.. EPSS estimates a 15.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, Office 2016, Office Online Server 2016, Office Web Apps 2010 SP2,Office Web Apps 2013 SP1, Project Server 2013 SP1, SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 SP1, SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1, Sharepoint Server 2010 SP2, Word 2016, and Skype for Business 2016 allow a remote code execution vulnerability when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0261 and CVE-2017-0262.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

15.76%

96.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Office	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Office	2016	—
Microsoft	Office Online Server	2016	—
Microsoft	Office Web Apps	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Office Web Apps	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Project Server	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Sharepoint Foundation	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Sharepoint Server	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Sharepoint Server	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Sharepoint Server	2016	—
Microsoft	Skype For Business	2016	—
Microsoft	Word	2016	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98297Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0281Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98297Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0281Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0281?

How severe is CVE-2017-0281?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0281 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0281?

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