CVE-2017-0291 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability 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-2017-0292.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	-
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	-
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98835Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0291PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98835Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0291PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-0291?

CVE-2017-0291 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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...

How severe is CVE-2017-0291?

CVE-2017-0291 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0291?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.