CVE-2017-8673

Name: CVE-2017-8673
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-08T21:29:01.923+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8673 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 4.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.98%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100079Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039107Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8673Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100079Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039107Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8673Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8673?

How severe is CVE-2017-8673?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8673 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8673?

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-2017-8673?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST