PT-2017-2384 · Microsoft · Windows Server 2016+5
Published
2017-06-13
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Updated
2019-10-03
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CVE-2017-0291
CVSS v2.0
9.3
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Windows versions 8.1, 10 (Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703), Server 2012 (Gold and R2), Server 2016, and Windows RT 8.1
Description
The issue allows remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted PDF file. It is related to insufficient access control in the Windows operating system. Exploitation of this issue may enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified. Details about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited are not provided.
Recommendations
For Windows versions 8.1, 10 (Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703), Server 2012 (Gold and R2), Server 2016, and Windows RT 8.1, consider avoiding the use of specially crafted PDF files until a patch is available.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to PDF files from untrusted sources to minimize the risk of exploitation.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Improper Access Control
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows 10
Windows 8.1
Windows Rt 8.1
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2016