Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:98752

Info

Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 98752
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2017-0176
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 14 2017 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 14 2017 03:03PM
Credit: Unknown
Vulnerable: Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP3
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP3
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Home SP3
Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Home SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SP3
Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SP1
Microsoft Windows XP 0
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

Successful exploits will allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This may facilitate a complete system compromise. Failed attacks may cause denial-of-service conditions.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

The researcher has created a proof-of-concept to demonstrate the issue. Please see the references for more information.

Solution / Fix

Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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