CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-0176

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A buffer overflow in Smart Card authentication code in gpkcsp.dll in Microsoft Windows XP through SP3 and Server 2003 through SP2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target computer, provided that the computer is joined in a Windows domain and has Remote Desktop Protocol connectivity (or Terminal Services) enabled.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious risk to organizations, allowing remote attackers to gain control over the system, potentially leading to data loss or system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade systems to newer versions that are not vulnerable to this flaw and to disable Remote Desktop if it is not necessary.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

A buffer overflow in Smart Card authentication code in gpkcsp.dll in Microsoft Windows XP through SP3 and Server 2003 through SP2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target computer, provided that the computer is joined in a Windows domain and has Remote Desktop Protocol connectivity (or Terminal Services) enabled.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS