CVE-2017-0176

Name: CVE-2017-0176
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-22T14:29:00.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 45.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0176 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A buffer overflow in Smart Card authentication code in gpkcsp.dll in Microsoft Windows XP through SP3 and Server 2003 through SP2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target computer, provided that the computer is joined in a Windows domain and has Remote Desktop Protocol connectivity (or Terminal Services) enabled.. EPSS estimates a 45.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow in Smart Card authentication code in gpkcsp.dll in Microsoft Windows XP through SP3 and Server 2003 through SP2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target computer, provided that the computer is joined in a Windows domain and has Remote Desktop Protocol connectivity (or Terminal Services) enabled.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

45.93%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2003	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98550Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98752Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.0patch.com/2017/06/a-quick-analysis-of-microsofts.html
https://blog.fortinet.com/2017/05/11/deep-analysis-of-esteemauditExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/msrc/2017/04/14/protecting-customers-and-evaluating-risk/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4022747/security-update-for-windows-xp-and-windows-server-2003Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98550Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98752Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.0patch.com/2017/06/a-quick-analysis-of-microsofts.html
https://blog.fortinet.com/2017/05/11/deep-analysis-of-esteemauditExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/msrc/2017/04/14/protecting-customers-and-evaluating-risk/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4022747/security-update-for-windows-xp-and-windows-server-2003Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0176?

How severe is CVE-2017-0176?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0176 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 45.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0176?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST