Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2017-8461?

Affected: Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft); Windows Xp (Microsoft); Microsoft Windows versions >= Windows XP SP3, Windows XP x64 SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2017-8461 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2017-8461 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2017-8461?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2017-8461?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2017-8461 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2017-8461Windows Server 2003 Vulnerability

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…

Published Jun 15, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2017-8461 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft), Windows Xp (Microsoft), Microsoft Windows.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v3.1

7.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

20%

Higher than 97.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Weaponized

ATLAS score

52/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Weaponized

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

advisory99012
advisory1038701
patchhttps://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4024323/security-update-of-windows-xp-and-windows-server-2003

Description

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Windows Server 2003Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows XpMicrosoft	See advisory	n/a
Microsoft Windows	>= Windows XP SP3, Windows XP x64 SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jun 15, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026

References

advisory99012
advisory1038701
patchsupport.microsoft.com · security-update-of-windows-xp-and-windows-serve…
exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · Microsoft-Windows-RRAS-Service-MIBEntryGet-Over…
exploitMSF smb_rras_erraticgopher.rb

FAQ

Common Questions.

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."
Affected: Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft); Windows Xp (Microsoft); Microsoft Windows versions >= Windows XP SP3, Windows XP x64 SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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