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CVE-2017-0199

Published: Apr 12, 2017Updated: Apr 22, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDU csafNVD-CWE-noinfo
NVD MITRE
7.8CVSSHIGH
EPSS Score
99.9%
Top 0.0%
CISA KEV
Active Exploitation
Since Nov 3, 2021
Exploits
3 Known
Remediation
Patch Available

Description

Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office 2013 SP1, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office/WordPad Remote Code Execution Vulnerability w/Windows API."

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

NVD-CWE-noinfo

Affected Products

officemicrosoft
Desktop App
Consumer Software / productivity
windows 7microsoft
On-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
windows server 2008microsoft
On-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
windows server 2012microsoft
On-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
windows vistamicrosoft
OS
Operating Systems / windows
microsoftcommercialUSOperating Systems
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Exploitability

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Nov 3, 2021
Remediation due:May 3, 2022
Ransomware:Known ransomware use

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

3 exploit sources identified

Exploit details including PoC links, Metasploit modules, and scanner templates are available after registration.

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Official Patch Available

References

http://rewtin.blogspot.nl/2017/04/cve-2017-0199-practical-exploitation-poc.html
rewtin.blogspot.nl
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97498
securityfocus.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038224
securitytracker.com
and 73 more references View all →

Timeline

Published
Apr 12, 2017
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Last Updated
Apr 22, 2026
News mentions
2

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