CVE-2017-0204

CVE-2017-0204 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Outlook 2007 SP3, Microsoft Outlook 2010 SP2, Microsoft Outlook 2013 SP1, and Microsoft Outlook 2016 allow remote attackers to bypass the Office Protected View via a specially crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0204?
Microsoft Outlook 2007 SP3, Microsoft Outlook 2010 SP2, Microsoft Outlook 2013 SP1, and Microsoft Outlook 2016 allow remote attackers to bypass the Office Protected View via a specially crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2017-0204?
CVE-2017-0204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-0204 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-2017-0204?
CVE-2017-0204 primarily affects Microsoft Outlook. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0204?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-0204 published?
CVE-2017-0204 was published on 2017-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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