Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Windows PDF by Microsoft
CVE-2017-0291

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows PDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2017

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in the Windows PDF component that may allow remote code execution when a user opens a specially crafted PDF file. This issue affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and multiple versions of Windows 10. Successful exploitation could enable an attacker to take control of the affected system, leading to unauthorized actions and access to sensitive data.

Affected Version(s)

Windows PDF Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98835
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EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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