CVE-2017-11672
CVE-2017-11672 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opcfoundation Local Discovery Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Opcfoundation Local Discovery Server
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- Last modified:
Description
The OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) before 1.03.367 is installed as a Windows Service without adding double quotes around the opcualds.exe executable path, which might allow local users to gain privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-11672?
- The OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) before 1.03.367 is installed as a Windows Service without adding double quotes around the opcualds.exe executable path, which might allow local users to gain privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2017-11672?
- CVE-2017-11672 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-11672 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-11672?
- CVE-2017-11672 affects Opcfoundation Local Discovery Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-11672?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-11672 published?
- CVE-2017-11672 was published on 2018-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:opcfoundation:local_discovery_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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