CVE-2017-0176

Public Exploit

Description

A buffer overflow in Smart Card authentication code in gpkcsp.dll in Microsoft Windows XP through SP3 and Server 2003 through SP2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target computer, provided that the computer is joined in a Windows domain and has Remote Desktop Protocol connectivity (or Terminal Services) enabled.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 62.56% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1, SP2 Windows XP - SP3
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0176?
CVE-2017-0176 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0176?
To fix CVE-2017-0176, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-0176 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0176 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~63% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0176?
CVE-2017-0176 affects Microsoft Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1, SP2 Windows XP - SP3.
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