CVE-2017-0023 Memory corruption in PDF
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted PDF file in Microsoft Edge or Windows PDF viewer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-0023?
CVE-2017-0023 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 17 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The PDF library in Microsoft Edge; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 and R2; Windows RT 8.1; and Windows 10, 1511, and 1607 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, aka "Microsoft PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0023?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0023?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0023 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-0023 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0023 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-62wj-rrx7-2qv2.