Multiple RCE vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows XP 2003
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-8461 CVE-2017-8487 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. Vulnerability #2 is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU7120
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8461
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in RPC implementation, when Routing and Remote Access service is enabled in Windows XP and Windows 2003. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted RPC request to vulnerable system and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Install update from vendor's website.
Windows: XP
Windows Server: 2003
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4024323/security-update-of-windows-xp-and-windows-server-20...
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/4025685.aspx
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.
2) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU7121
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8487
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in Microsoft Windows OLE implementation in olecnv32.dll in Microsoft Windows XP and 2003. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted file or program, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Windows Server: 2003
Windows: XP
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4025218/security-update-for-windows-xp-and-windows-server-2...
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/4025685.aspx
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.
