CVE-2017-0199
HighExploitedPublic exploitMicrosoft Office 2007 SP3, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office 2013 SP1, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft…
Published Apr 12, 2017 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-0199 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Office (Microsoft), Intellispace Portal (Philips), Windows 7 (Microsoft) and 4 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 11, 2017 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 99% 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 listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
99%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office 2013 SP1, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office/WordPad Remote Code Execution Vulnerability w/Windows API."
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 11, 2017 | May 3, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 3, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
12 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OfficeMicrosoft | 2007-sp3, 2010-sp2, 2013-sp1, 2016 | n/a |
| Intellispace PortalPhilips | 7.0, 8.0 | n/a |
| Windows 7Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows Server 2008Microsoft | r2-sp1 | n/a |
| Windows Server 2012Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 11, 2017
Publicly disclosed
Apr 12, 2017
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 3, 2021
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
References
- advisoryhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-02
- advisory42995
- advisory97498
- advisory1038224
- patchhttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0199
FAQ
Common Questions.
Microsoft Office 2007 SP3, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office 2013 SP1, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office/WordPad Remote Code Execution Vulnerabi…
Affected: Office (Microsoft) versions 2007-sp3, 2010-sp2, 2013-sp1, 2016; Intellispace Portal (Philips) versions 7.0, 8.0; Windows 7 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 11, 2017 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of May 3, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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