CVE-2017-0294

Name: CVE-2017-0294
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-15T01:29:02.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 17.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0294 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to execute remote code when Windows fails to properly handle cabinet files, aka "Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 17.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allow an attacker to execute remote code when Windows fails to properly handle cabinet files, aka "Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

17.38%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703	—
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	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98837Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0294Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98837Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0294Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0294?

How severe is CVE-2017-0294?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0294 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0294?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-0294?

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Source: NVD / NIST