Known Exploited Vulnerability
7.8
HIGH
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.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.8
CISA Notification
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.

Description :

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.

Required Action :

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2017-0199 has a 178 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.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Microsoft windows_7
2 Microsoft windows_server_2008
3 Microsoft windows_server_2012
4 Microsoft office
5 Microsoft windows_vista
1 Philips intellispace_portal
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.

URL Resource
http://rewtin.blogspot.nl/2017/04/cve-2017-0199-practical-exploitation-poc.html Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97498 Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038224 Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://blog.nviso.be/2017/04/12/analysis-of-a-cve-2017-0199-malicious-rtf-document/ Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-02 Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0199 Patch Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41894/ Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41934/ Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42995/ Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2017/04/cve-2017-0199_useda.html Broken Link Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.mdsec.co.uk/2017/04/exploiting-cve-2017-0199-hta-handler-vulnerability/ Exploit Third Party Advisory

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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Updated: 6 hours, 37 minutes ago
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Updated: 4 days, 6 hours ago
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In this project, I conducted an analysis of email phishing attempts occurring in the real world today. This analysis is crucial as it helps identify and mitigate threats posed by malicious actors. By scrutinizing these phishing attempts, we can better understand the tactics used by attackers.

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Updated: 2 months, 4 weeks ago
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Updated: 5 months, 2 weeks ago
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OffSec Certified Professional Certification (OSCP).

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WebTest Tools

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Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Updated: 7 months, 1 week ago
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Born at : Feb. 24, 2024, 1:05 p.m. This repo has been linked 22 different CVEs too.

A curated list of my GitHub stars!

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Updated: 8 months, 2 weeks ago
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Born at : Jan. 21, 2024, 4:57 p.m. This repo has been linked 6 different CVEs too.

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.

  • The Hacker News
Free Sniper Dz Phishing Tools Fuel 140,000+ Cyber Attacks Targeting User Credentials

More than 140,000 phishing websites have been found linked to a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform named Sniper Dz over the past year, indicating that it's being used by a large number of cybercri ... Read more

Published Date: Oct 01, 2024 (6 days, 16 hours ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Don’t Fall for the Bait: Poseidon Stealer Masquerades as Sopha AI

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Published Date: Sep 16, 2024 (3 weeks ago)
  • 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

Published Date: Sep 15, 2024 (3 weeks, 1 day ago)
  • 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

Published Date: Sep 13, 2024 (3 weeks, 3 days ago)
  • 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

Published Date: Aug 30, 2024 (1 month, 1 week ago)
  • 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

Published Date: Aug 21, 2024 (1 month, 2 weeks ago)
  • 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

Published Date: Aug 16, 2024 (1 month, 3 weeks ago)
  • 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

Published Date: Jul 26, 2024 (2 months, 1 week ago)

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.

  • 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]
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
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.

97.51 }} -0.00%

score

0.99988

percentile

CVSS31 - Vulnerability Scoring System
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