Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-0292

First published: Thu Jun 15 2017(Updated: )

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-2017-0291.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Office Word=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office Word=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office Word=2016
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-0292?

    CVE-2017-0292 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-0292?

    To fix CVE-2017-0292, ensure that all affected Microsoft products are updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2017-0292?

    CVE-2017-0292 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016, as well as specific editions of Microsoft Word.

  • How can CVE-2017-0292 be exploited?

    CVE-2017-0292 can be exploited if a user opens a specially crafted PDF file, leading to potential remote code execution.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-0292?

    While the best solution is to apply the security updates, temporarily avoiding opening untrusted PDF files can mitigate the risk of CVE-2017-0292.

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