CVE-2017-0293 Memory corruption in Microsoft Windows PDF

High 7.5 Published 8 Aug 2017 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper memory handling in the Windows PDF Library.

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-2017-0293?

CVE-2017-0293 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 8 Aug 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

Microsoft Windows PDF Library in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability when it improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Windows PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0293?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0293?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0293 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-2017-0293 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0293 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-692c-vj4g-4ghr.