Vulnerability 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."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | - |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161672/Microsoft-Windows-RRAS-Service-MIBEnExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99012Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038701Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4024323/security-update-of-windows-xp-aPatchVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161672/Microsoft-Windows-RRAS-Service-MIBEnExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99012Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038701Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4024323/security-update-of-windows-xp-aPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8461?
CVE-2017-8461 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 s...
How severe is CVE-2017-8461?
CVE-2017-8461 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8461?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp.