CVE-2020-17003
CVE-2020-17003 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft 3d Viewer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microsoft 3d Viewer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Base3D rendering engine improperly handles memory.</p> <p>An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability would gain execution on a victim system.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Base3D rendering engine handles memory.</p>
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-17003?
- <p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Base3D rendering engine improperly handles memory.</p> <p>An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability would gain execution on a victim system.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Base3D rendering engine handles memory.</p>
- How severe is CVE-2020-17003?
- CVE-2020-17003 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-2020-17003 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-17003?
- CVE-2020-17003 affects Microsoft 3d Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-17003?
- 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-2020-17003 published?
- CVE-2020-17003 was published on 2020-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:3d_viewer:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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