Microsoft Windows 10 1703 Remote Desktop Protocol data processing
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows 10 1703. It has been rated as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Remote Desktop Protocol. This manipulation causes data processing. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-8673. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Windows 10 1703 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Remote Desktop Protocol. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a data processing vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-19. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:
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."
The bug was discovered 08/08/2017. The weakness was shared 08/08/2017 with Tripwire VERT as KB4034674 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-8673 since 05/03/2017. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 102269 (KB4034674: Windows 10 Version 1703 August 2017 Cumulative Update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 91405 (Microsoft Windows Security Update August 2017).
Applying the patch KB4034674 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at catalog.update.microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (102269) and SecurityFocus (BID 100079†). The entries VDB-102409, VDB-104989, VDB-104990 and VDB-104991 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
- Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8
VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploiting
Class: Data processingCWE: CWE-19
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Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 102269
Nessus Name: KB4034674: Windows 10 Version 1703 August 2017 Cumulative Update
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OpenVAS ID: 802136
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Windows Multiple Vulnerabilites (KB4034674)
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Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
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Patch: KB4034674
Timeline
05/03/2017 🔍08/08/2017 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comProduct: microsoft.com
Advisory: KB4034674
Researcher: Tripwire VERT
Organization: Tripwire VERT
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-8673 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-8673
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105049
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SecurityFocus: 100079 - Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Protocol CVE-2017-8673 Denial of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1039107
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215
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Entry
Created: 08/09/2017 12:30Updated: 01/08/2021 09:24
Changes: 08/09/2017 12:30 (88), 11/06/2019 09:15 (6), 01/08/2021 09:19 (2), 01/08/2021 09:24 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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