CVE-2017-0199
Microsoft Office and WordPad Remote Code Execution - [Actively Exploited]
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."
INFO
Published Date :
April 12, 2017, 2:59 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 24, 2024, 5:11 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
1.8
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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Microsoft Office and WordPad contain an unspecified vulnerability due to the way the applications parse specially crafted files. Successful exploitation allows for remote code execution.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2017-0199 has a 176 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2017-0199
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2017-0199.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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Python3 toolkit update
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Batchfile VBA Python HTML
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OSCP and stuffs
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Python C Shell
OffSec Certified Professional Certification (OSCP).
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WebTest Tools
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A curated list of my GitHub stars!
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Python C Shell
Ethical Hacking Repository
Python C Shell
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2017-0199 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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Cybersecurity News
Don’t Fall for the Bait: Poseidon Stealer Masquerades as Sopha AI
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Cybersecurity News
20+ Victims and Counting: Lynx Ransomware’s Swift Rise
The Tor site of Lynx | Image: Rapid7In a recent report from Rapid7 Labs, the Lynx ransomware group has emerged as a new threat in the ever-evolving landscape of cybercrime. Identified in July 2024, Ly ... Read more
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Cybersecurity News
Fileless Remcos RAT Campaign Leverages CVE-2017-0199 Flaw
Excel document containing pixelated screenshot | Image: TrellixIn a newly uncovered advanced malware campaign, threat actors are using a complex, fileless approach to deliver the Remcos Remote Access ... Read more
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Cybersecurity News
New Snake Keylogger Variant Slithers Into Phishing Campaigns
Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs has unearthed a new variant of the notorious Snake Keylogger, delivered through a malicious Excel document in a phishing campaign. This keylogger, also known as “404 Keylogg ... Read more
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Kaspersky
Exploits and vulnerabilities in Q2 2024
Q2 2024 was eventful in terms of new interesting vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques for applications and operating systems. Attacks through vulnerable drivers have become prevalent as a gener ... Read more
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The Hacker News
Multi-Stage ValleyRAT Targets Chinese Users with Advanced Tactics
Chinese-speaking users are the target of an ongoing campaign that distributes malware known as ValleyRAT. "ValleyRAT is a multi-stage malware that utilizes diverse techniques to monitor and control it ... Read more
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The Cyber Express
SideWinder APT Group Targets Maritime Facilities in Possible Espionage Campaign
Researchers have uncovered a new campaign by SideWinder, a nation-state threat actor believed to originate from India that has been active since 2012. Analysis of phishing emails suggests the campaign ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2017-0199 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 24, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CVSS V3 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97498 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97498 Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038224 No Types Assigned http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038224 Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-02 No Types Assigned https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-02 Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource Changed Reference Type https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41894/ No Types Assigned https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41894/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41934/ No Types Assigned https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41934/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42995/ No Types Assigned https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42995/ Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2017/04/cve-2017-0199_useda.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2017/04/cve-2017-0199_useda.html Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:philips:intellispace_portal:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:philips:intellispace_portal:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CWE Remap by [email protected]
Oct. 03, 2019
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CWE CWE-284 NVD-CWE-noinfo -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 28, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-02 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Oct. 19, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42995/ [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 16, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41934/ [No Types Assigned] Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41894/ [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 11, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038224 [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 20, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://blog.nviso.be/2017/04/12/analysis-of-a-cve-2017-0199-malicious-rtf-document/ No Types Assigned https://blog.nviso.be/2017/04/12/analysis-of-a-cve-2017-0199-malicious-rtf-document/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0199 No Types Assigned https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0199 Patch, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2017/04/cve-2017-0199_useda.html No Types Assigned https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2017/04/cve-2017-0199_useda.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.mdsec.co.uk/2017/04/exploiting-cve-2017-0199-hta-handler-vulnerability/ No Types Assigned https://www.mdsec.co.uk/2017/04/exploiting-cve-2017-0199-hta-handler-vulnerability/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type http://rewtin.blogspot.nl/2017/04/cve-2017-0199-practical-exploitation-poc.html No Types Assigned http://rewtin.blogspot.nl/2017/04/cve-2017-0199-practical-exploitation-poc.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97498 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97498 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added CWE CWE-284 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2013:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 18, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.mdsec.co.uk/2017/04/exploiting-cve-2017-0199-hta-handler-vulnerability/ [No Types Assigned] Added Reference http://rewtin.blogspot.nl/2017/04/cve-2017-0199-practical-exploitation-poc.html [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 14, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97498 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 13, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2017/04/cve-2017-0199_useda.html [No Types Assigned] Added Reference https://blog.nviso.be/2017/04/12/analysis-of-a-cve-2017-0199-malicious-rtf-document/ [No Types Assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2017-0199 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2017-0199
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
97.52 }} 0.07%
score
0.99989
percentile