How severe is CVE-2017-0197?

CVE-2017-0197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-0197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-0197?

CVE-2017-0197 primarily affects Microsoft Onenote. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0197?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-0197 published?

CVE-2017-0197 was published on 2017-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-0197

CVE-2017-0197 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Onenote with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Onenote
Published: 2017-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft OneNote 2007 SP3 and Microsoft OneNote 2010 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office DLL Loading Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0197?: Microsoft OneNote 2007 SP3 and Microsoft OneNote 2010 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office DLL Loading Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2017-0197?: CVE-2017-0197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-0197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-0197?: CVE-2017-0197 primarily affects Microsoft Onenote. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0197?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-0197 published?: CVE-2017-0197 was published on 2017-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:onenote:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:onenote:2010:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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