CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-0023

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The PDF library in Microsoft Edge on Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 (1511 and 1607) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems and Microsoft Edge browser to the latest versions to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The PDF library in Microsoft Edge; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 and R2; Windows RT 8.1; and Windows 10, 1511, and 1607 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, aka "Microsoft PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS