CVE-2017-8461
CVE-2017-8461 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2003
- Published:
- Last modified:
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."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8461?
- 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."
- How severe is CVE-2017-8461?
- CVE-2017-8461 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-2017-8461 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-8461?
- CVE-2017-8461 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2003. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-8461?
- 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-2017-8461 published?
- CVE-2017-8461 was published on 2017-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161672/Microsoft-Windows-RRAS-Service-MIBEntryGet-Overflow.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99012
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038701
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4024323/security-update-of-windows-xp-and-windows-server-2003
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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