CVE-2017-0108
HighPublic exploitThe Windows Graphics Component in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3; 2010 SP2; and Word Viewer; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2013 SP1; Lync 2010; Live Meeting 2007; Silverlight 5; Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to…
Published Mar 16, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-0108 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3) affecting Live Meeting (Microsoft), Lync (Microsoft), Office (Microsoft) and 7 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
7.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
50%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The Windows Graphics Component in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3; 2010 SP2; and Word Viewer; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2013 SP1; Lync 2010; Live Meeting 2007; Silverlight 5; Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from that described in CVE-2017-0014.
Affected Products
13 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Live MeetingMicrosoft | 2007 | n/a |
| LyncMicrosoft | 2010, 2013-sp1 | n/a |
| OfficeMicrosoft | 2007-sp3, 2010-sp2 | n/a |
| SilverlightMicrosoft | 5.0 | n/a |
| Skype For BusinessMicrosoft | 2016 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 16, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory96722
- patchhttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0108
- exploitExploitDB-41647
- other41647
- other1038002
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Windows Graphics Component in Microsoft Office 2007 SP3; 2010 SP2; and Word Viewer; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2013 SP1; Lync 2010; Live Meeting 2007; Silverlight 5; Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site,…
Affected: Live Meeting (Microsoft) versions 2007; Lync (Microsoft) versions 2010, 2013-sp1; Office (Microsoft) versions 2007-sp3, 2010-sp2, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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