CVE-2017-0022: Technical Deep-Dive (Auto Refreshed)

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Executive Technical Summary

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."

• Context preserved from previous revision: 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." 1. Use only isolated environments and systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test.

Technical Details

• CVE: CVE-2017-0022
• KEV date added: Unknown
• KEV due date: Not specified
• NVD published: 2017-03-17
• NVD modified: 2025-10-22
• MITRE modified: 2025-10-21
• CVSS base score: 6.5
• CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
• CVSS exploitability score: 2.8
• CVSS impact score: 3.6
• Attack vector: Network
• Attack complexity: Low
• Privileges required: None
• User interaction: Required
• Scope: Unchanged
• Confidentiality impact: High
• Integrity impact: None
• Availability impact: None

Versions and Products Impacted

• microsoft / xml core services (versions: 3.0)
• microsoft / windows 8.1
• microsoft / windows server 2008 (versions: r2)
• microsoft / windows server 2012
• microsoft / windows server 2012 (versions: r2)
• Microsoft Corporation / XML Core Services (versions: 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)

Weakness Classification

• CWE-119
• Information Disclosure

Repositories for Lab Validation (Public Examples)

• Ostorlab/KEV | stars: 608 | updated: 2026-03-23 | https://github.com/Ostorlab/KEV
  Notes: Ostorlab KEV: One-command to detect most remotely known exploitable vulnerabilities. Sourced from CISA KEV, Google's Tsunami, Ostorlab's Asteroid and Bug Bounty programs.
• V33RU/bluesploit | stars: 68 | updated: 2026-03-29 | https://github.com/V33RU/bluesploit
  Notes: Another Bluetooth Exploit Framework
• whoismissing/near-exploit-collection | stars: 0 | updated: 2026-03-25 | https://github.com/whoismissing/near-exploit-collection
  Notes: Collection of near access exploits

People and Organizations Mentioned

• microsoft
• Ostorlab
• V33RU
• whoismissing

Practical Defensive Validation (Authorized Only)

1. Use only isolated environments and systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test.
2. Snapshot infrastructure before validation and preserve baseline logs (EDR, SIEM, OS, app).
3. Classify sensitive fields in microsoft / xml core services (versions: 3.0) and verify logs/responses do not leak secrets.
4. Test redaction and response-minimization controls in debug and production-like modes.
5. Monitor bulk export behavior and abnormal low-privilege read spikes.

References

• NVD record: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-0022
• MITRE CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-0022
• CISA KEV Catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
• CISA KEV JSON feed: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/feeds/known_exploited_vulnerabilities.json
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96069
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038014
• https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/09/exploit-kit-rendezvous-and-cve-2017-0022.html
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0022
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0022
• Repository example: https://github.com/Ostorlab/KEV
• Repository example: https://github.com/V33RU/bluesploit
• Repository example: https://github.com/whoismissing/near-exploit-collection

This content is for defensive security training and authorized validation only.