Is CVE-2017-0022 actively exploited?

CVE-2017-0022 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-10-22.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-0022?

CVE-2017-0022 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2017-0022?

Patch guidance is available from microsoft security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2017-0022.

CVE-2017-0022 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2017-0022?

5 products: microsoft xml core services, microsoft windows 8.1, microsoft windows server 2008, microsoft windows server 2012, microsoft windows server 2012.

Description

Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows RT 8.1; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows Server 2016; and Windows Vista SP2 improperly handles objects in memory, allowing attackers to test for files on disk via a crafted web site, aka "Microsoft XML Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: none
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-119 · Memory Buffer Errors CWE-119 · Memory Buffer Errors

Metadata

Primary Vendor: MICROSOFT
Published: 3/17/2017
Last Modified: 10/22/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

microsoft : xml_core_servicesmicrosoft : windows_8.1microsoft : windows_server_2008microsoft : windows_server_2012microsoft : windows_server_2012

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD