CVE-2017-8728

Name: CVE-2017-8728
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:11.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 21.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8728 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows PDF Library in Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to the way that Windows PDF Library handles objects in memory, aka "Windows PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8737.. EPSS estimates a 21.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows PDF Library in Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, due to the way that Windows PDF Library handles objects in memory, aka "Windows PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8737.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

21.53%

97.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
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	Edge	All versions	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100739Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039327Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8728Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100739Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039327Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8728Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8728?

How severe is CVE-2017-8728?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8728 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 21.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8728?

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