CVE-2017-0262
HighExploitedPublic exploitMicrosoft Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, and Office 2016 allow a remote code execution vulnerability when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
Published May 12, 2017 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-0262 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Office (Microsoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 9, 2017. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 81% 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)
81%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, and Office 2016 allow a remote code execution vulnerability when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0261 and CVE-2017-0281.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Feb 10, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | May 9, 2017 | Aug 10, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Feb 10, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Feb 10, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OfficeMicrosoft | 2010-sp2, 2013-sp1, 2016, >= Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, and Office 2016 | n/a |
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 9, 2017
Publicly disclosed
May 12, 2017
Added to CISA KEV
Feb 10, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Feb 10, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Feb 10, 2022
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
References
- advisory98279
- patchhttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0262
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, and Office 2016 allow a remote code execution vulnerability when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
Affected: Office (Microsoft) versions 2010-sp2, 2013-sp1, 2016, >= Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, and Office 2016. 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 May 9, 2017.
Yes. It was added on Feb 10, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Aug 10, 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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