CVE-2017-8461

Name: CVE-2017-8461
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-15T20:29:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 21.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8461 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.". EPSS estimates a 21.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

21.11%

97.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161672/Microsoft-Windows-RRAS-Service-MIBEntryGet-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99012Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038701Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4024323/security-update-of-windows-xp-and-windows-server-2003Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161672/Microsoft-Windows-RRAS-Service-MIBEntryGet-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99012Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038701Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4024323/security-update-of-windows-xp-and-windows-server-2003Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8461?

How severe is CVE-2017-8461?

CVE-2017-8461 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 21.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8461?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-8461?

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Source: NVD / NIST