CVE-2017-0292

Name: CVE-2017-0292
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-15T01:29:02.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 24.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0292 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Windows PDF in Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted PDF file, aka "Windows PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0291.. EPSS estimates a 24.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows PDF in Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted PDF file, aka "Windows PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0291.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

24.24%

97.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Word	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Word	2016	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703	—
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98836Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038678
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0292Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98836Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038678
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0292Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0292?

How severe is CVE-2017-0292?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0292 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 24.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0292?

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