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CVE-2017-8461

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…

Published Jun 15, 2017EPSS 20.41%

Overview

CVE-2017-8461 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 15, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/161672/Microsoft-Windows-RRAS-Service-MIBEntryGet-Overflow.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/99012Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1038701Refsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4024323/security-update-of-windows-xp-and-windows-server-2003Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/161672/Microsoft-Windows-RRAS-Service-MIBEntryGet-Overflow.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/99012Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1038701Refsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4024323/security-update-of-windows-xp-and-windows-server-2003

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8461?

CVE-2017-8461 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 15, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-8461?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-8461?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-8461?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-8461 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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