CVE-2017-8686

Name: CVE-2017-8686
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:10.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 27.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8686 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows Server DHCP service in Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to either run arbitrary code on the DHCP failover server or cause the DHCP service to become nonresponsive, due to a memory corruption vulnerability in the Windows Server DHCP service, aka "Windows DHCP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 27.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Windows Server DHCP service in Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to either run arbitrary code on the DHCP failover server or cause the DHCP service to become nonresponsive, due to a memory corruption vulnerability in the Windows Server DHCP service, aka "Windows DHCP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

27.50%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100730Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039337Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8686Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100730Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039337Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8686Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8686?

How severe is CVE-2017-8686?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8686 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 27.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8686?

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