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".
CVE-2017-0293
HIGHNVD 7.57.5—Elevated
EchelonGraph scoreMEDIUM confidence
Score 7.5 from GitHub Security Advisory (severity: HIGH) published 2022-05-17. NVD baseline CVSS 7.5; sources differ by 0.0.
Triggered by: GitHub Security Advisory CVSS
Sources: epss, ghsa, nvd
7.5
EchelonGraph verdictPlan a fixSerious severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet.
- High severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 14%CVSS: 7.5Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 7.5
- EG Score
- 7.5(medium)
- EPSS
- 96.2%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
August 8, 2017
Last Modified
May 13, 2026
References (6)
- secure@microsofthttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100039
- secure@microsofthttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039092
- secure@microsofthttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0293
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100039
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039092
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0293
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Frequently asked(5)
What is CVE-2017-0293?
CVE-2017-0293 is a high vulnerability published on August 8, 2017. 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…
When was CVE-2017-0293 disclosed?
CVE-2017-0293 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 8, 2017, with the most recent update on May 13, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2017-0293 actively exploited?
CVE-2017-0293 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 96.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-0293?
CVE-2017-0293 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (NVD).
How do I remediate CVE-2017-0293?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2017-0293, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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