How severe is CVE-2017-8673?

CVE-2017-8673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8673 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8673?

CVE-2017-8673 affects Microsoft Windows 10. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8673?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-8673 published?

CVE-2017-8673 was published on 2017-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8673

CVE-2017-8673 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10
Published: 2017-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) implementation in Microsoft Windows 10 1703 allows an attacker to connect to a target system using RDP and send specially crafted requests, aka "Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8673?: The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) implementation in Microsoft Windows 10 1703 allows an attacker to connect to a target system using RDP and send specially crafted requests, aka "Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Denial of Service Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2017-8673?: CVE-2017-8673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8673 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8673?: CVE-2017-8673 affects Microsoft Windows 10. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8673?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-8673 published?: CVE-2017-8673 was published on 2017-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1703:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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