CVE-2017-8461

Public Exploit

Description

Windows RPC with Routing and Remote Access enabled in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 allows an attacker to execute code on a targeted RPC server which has Routing and Remote Access enabled via a specially crafted application, aka "Windows RPC Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 11.33% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows

References

Link	Tags
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4024323/security-update-of-windows-xp-and-windows-server-2003	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99012	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038701	vdb entry third party advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161672/Microsoft-Windows-RRAS-Service-MIBEntryGet-Overflow.html	exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8461?: CVE-2017-8461 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8461?: To fix CVE-2017-8461, 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-2017-8461 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-8461 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8461?: CVE-2017-8461 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows.

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